(a) A hearing officer may issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum at the request of any party for attendance or production of documents at the hearing. Compliance with the provisions of Section 1985 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum.

(b) All witnesses appearing pursuant to subpoena, other than the parties or officers or employees of the State, shall receive fees, and all witnesses appearing pursuant to subpoena, except the parties, shall receive mileage in the same amount and under the same circumstances as set forth in Government Code Section 68093. Fees and mileage shall be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed.