Rule 3-124 Administration of oaths; power of subpoena.

Members of the Commission have real legal power when they handle cases about who can become a lawyer. Each member can swear in witnesses, which means they can put someone under oath before that person testifies. This makes sure witnesses are legally bound to tell the truth during Commission proceedings.

Commission members can also force people to show up and testify or bring documents, even if those people don't want to. This is done through something called a subpoena, which is a legal order requiring someone to appear or produce paperwork. On top of that, members can arrange for depositions, which are formal interviews where someone answers questions under oath before the actual hearing takes place.

For someone going through the bar admission process, this means the Commission has the tools to gather full and honest information. If there are questions about your background or qualifications, the Commission can require witnesses to speak on the record or ask for relevant documents. This helps make sure decisions about law licenses are based on complete and truthful evidence.