(a) Each of the disciplinary agencies is hereby given such jurisdiction and lawful powers as are necessary to conduct a proper and speedy disposition of any complaint. The power to summons and examine witnesses under oath and to compel their attendance, or take or cause to be taken the deposition of witnesses, and to order the production of books, papers, records, and other documentary evidence necessary or material to the investigation or complaint, shall be co-equal to the powers exercisable by the courts of record of this State. All summonses or subpoenas shall be issued by the Clerk of the Court, and it shall be the duty of any person so summoned to appear and testify as in the writ commanded and to produce the books, papers, records, or other documentary evidence required. Summonses and subpoenas issued by the Clerk shall be served as in the Circuit Court. (b) Any defiance of any summons or subpoenas so issued, or other extrajudicial conduct which shall inhibit, impede, or disrupt any of the above disciplinary agencies in the performance of the duties and in the exercise of the powers herein given shall be treated as contempt of Court and punishable accordingly. Procedure (2.1) The Clerk of the Court shall file all pleadings and issue all process. Summonses 5 and subpoenas shall be served as in the Circuit Court; provided, such summonses and subpoenas shall avoid name identification of the accused attorney. Costs shall be paid by the party or person requesting the issuance. 6
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