Ports and Harbors Director Geno Marconi's lawyers have requested that Attorney General John Formella testify at his upcoming criminal trial.
However, the state has filed a motion to quash Formella's subpoena.
Marconi, 74, is accused of two felonies and four misdemeanors for allegedly providing confidential motor vehicle records to Bradley Cook, former chairman of the Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council, and deleting investigation-related phone messages.
Jury selection is set for November, with a pretrial hearing held at Rockingham County Superior Court to discuss scheduling issues.
Marconi's lawyers have called for Formella's testimony, but the state is attempting to block it.
Author's summary: Marconi's trial is set for next month.