Sec 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.