A subpoena orders a person to appear in court or at a deposition, or to provide documents or records.
A subpoena to testify requires a person to show up and answer questions. A subpoena duces tecum requires a person or business to produce documents or evidence.
Pin Tip
Witness fees and mileage may need to be paid with certain subpoenas, so check the court’s rules.
Deadlines Matter
Subpoenas often need to be served a certain number of days before the court date, so serve them early.
Need Papers Served in Ohio?
For process serving in the Mahoning Valley, contact Ohio Security & Investigations, 7087 West Blvd #8, Youngstown, (888) 341-6960. In Central Ohio, contact 10-8 Protective Services LLC, 2600 Oakstone Dr. Ste 15, Columbus, (800) 949-8521. Office hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.
This pin is general information, not legal advice. Talk with an attorney about your situation.