Where Do Subpoenas Come from?

Subpoenas are usually issued by the clerk of the court in the name of the judge presiding over the case. Additionally, court rules may permit lawyers to issue subpoenas themselves in their capacity as officers of the court.

How are subpoenas issued?

A subpoena is typically requested by an attorney and issued by a court clerk, a notary public, or a justice of the peace. Once a subpoena is issued, it may be served on an individual in any of the following ways: Hand-delivered (also known as "personal delivery" method);

What does it mean when you get a subpoena?

A Subpoena is a court order. You can use a Subpoena to require a person to come to court, go to a deposition , or give documents or evidence to you. You must serve the Subpoena on the person.