MS HB1392

Expands the Attorney General's authority to issue administrative subpoenas to include investigations of felony controlled substance violations under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law, in addition to existing white-collar crime and computer crime investigations.

Allows the Attorney General to issue subpoenas requiring production of documents relevant to felony drug investigations and grants circuit or chancery courts jurisdiction to enforce or quash such subpoenas.

Defines "felony controlled substance investigation" as an investigation into any violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Law that is chargeable as a felony.

Maintains existing confidentiality protections for documents obtained through subpoenas, with exceptions for disclosure upon filing of indictment, information, or civil action for recovery of property or funds.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.