# State Government (GSG)

## Title 2. General Assembly

### Subtitle 8. Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds

#### Section 2-807

(a) In carrying out any of its functions or powers, the Committee may:

  (1) issue subpoenas;

  (2) compel the attendance of witnesses;

  (3) compel the production of any papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony;

  (4) administer oaths; and

  (5) cause the depositions of witnesses, who reside in or outside of the State, to be taken in the manner provided by law for taking depositions in a civil case.

(b)

  (1) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section or fails to testify on any matter on which the person lawfully may be interrogated, on petition of a member of the Committee, a circuit court may pass an order directing compliance with the subpoena or compelling testimony and may enforce the order by proceedings for contempt.

  (2) Venue and procedures for a proceeding under paragraph (1) of this subsection to direct compliance with a subpoena or compel testimony are as provided in Sec. 2-1803 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)