§ 261. Subpoena on application for executive clemency. The governor shall have the power in any matter pertaining to an application for clemency, to issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a person before him at a time and place designated in said subpoena; and he shall also have the power to compel the […]
§ 262. Appointment of person to hear application. The governor may appoint a person to conduct a hearing in a matter pertaining to an application for clemency, and his compensation shall not exceed ten dollars for each day’s actual service. Such person, upon the conclusion of such hearing, shall forward to the governor without delay, […]
§ 263. Oath of witnesses. The governor or a person designated by him to conduct a hearing in a matter pertaining to an application for clemency, shall have power to administer an oath to a person brought before him.
§ 264. Form and service of subpoena; witness fees. A subpoena, or subpoena duces tecum, issued in conformity with the provisions of this article, shall be signed by the governor’s secretary, and be attested by the privy seal of the state. A subpoena issued under this section shall be regulated by the civil practice law […]
§ 265. Penalty for failure of witness to appear. A person subpoenaed who fails to appear, refuses to answer, or produce a book, paper or writing as provided in this article, shall upon conviction be adjudged guilty of a criminal contempt. And in addition thereto a person so subpoenaed shall be subject to all the […]
§ 266. Disbursements. Any disbursements necessary to be made for any of the purposes mentioned in this article shall be paid from the treasury upon the approval of the governor’s secretary, on the audit and warrant of the comptroller, out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
