How to Issue a Subpoena When Representing Yourself
A subpoena is a court order informing an individual of his obligation to appear in a court case. Subpoenas are issued by a court clerk or, in some cases, by a court-recognized attorney. When representing yourself in a court case, you may need to subpoena someone either as a defendant or as a witness. By filing the correct forms with a court administrator and paying a court fee, you can have the court issue the subpoena on your behalf.
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Instructions
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Find the court administrator of the specific court where the legal case is being tried (the administrator will most likely have an office attached to the judges' office). Ask for the appropriate subpoena form for the specific type of case.
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Fill in as much of the personal information of the person being subpoenaed as possible (some courts require only the name and phone number). Fill out all other information on the subpoena form, such as reason for the subpoena, names of all parties involved and name of the judge.
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Return the form to the court administrator. Allow the court up to five full business days to process the subpoena and request a subpoena fee. Pay the fee in full. The subpoena will be served within another five business days.
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Tips & Warnings
In some cases, you can have the subpoena fee waived by filling out a fee waiver.
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