6-124. Investigations; compelling testimony and
the production of documents; self-incrimination
A. The superintendent may conduct examinations and investigations within or outside
this state to determine whether any person has engaged, is engaging or is about to engage
in any act, practice or transaction which constitutes an unsafe or unsound practice or a
violation of any law or rule applicable to persons subject to the jurisdiction of the
superintendent or any order of the superintendent or to aid in the enforcement of this
title or to aid in adopting rules.
B. The superintendent and any examiner or administrative law judge, in the
performance of the superintendent's, examiner's or administrative law judge's duties, may
take evidence, examine on oath any person and compel the attendance of witnesses and the
production of documents, books and papers. Upon refusal to appear or produce, the
superintendent may apply to the superior court in Maricopa county to compel appearance or
production.
C. All financial institutions and enterprises shall, upon request of the
superintendent, make their books and records available for inspection and examination by
the superintendent or the superintendent's examiners.
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