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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-5-4. Testimony or production of evidence by compulsory process.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-5-4. Testimony or production of evidence by compulsory process.

The testimony of any witnesses or the production of any books, papers, records, documents, physical objects, or other evidence for inspection may be compelled by any superior court of competent jurisdiction on application of the department or any county board of health seeking such process.

## History

Code 1933, § 88-303, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1.