Investigatory powers of Attorney General for the District of Columbia

(a)(1) In the course of an investigation to determine whether to seek relief under § 28-3909, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may: (A) Subpoena witnesses; (B) Administer oaths; (C) Examine an individual under oath; (D) Require sworn answers in writing to written interrogatories; and (E) Compel production of records, books, papers, contracts, and other documents, verified by a sworn certificate of completion. (2) Service of any demand document issued under this section may be made by first-class mail, electronic mail, or any other method reasonably calculated to give actual notice; provided, that the Superior Court of the District of Columbia may exercise jurisdiction over the recipient to compel a response consistent with the due process clause of the Constitution of the United States. (3) Information obtained under this section shall not be admissible in a later criminal proceeding against the person who provides the information or evidence, except with respect to sworn statements that are themselves the basis for a subsequent perjury prosecution. (b) A subpoena or request for interrogatories issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be issued in accordance with § 1-301.88d.