01ATTORNEY INFORMATIONSAVED LOCALLY
02CASE INFORMATION
03SUBPOENA TYPE
04PERSON TO BE SERVED
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
- Subpoenas must be personally served — no mail
- Allow at least 5 business days before hearing date
- Witness fee and mileage may be required at service
- Duces Tecum must describe documents with reasonable particularity
- File proof of service with the court clerk
WARNING
Do not subpoena opposing counsel without authorization. Service on an attorney for adverse party requires court approval in most circumstances. Consult Rule 45 before proceeding.
CLIO TIP
Log the subpoena as a communication on the Clio matter. Track service date and process server in the matter notes. Calendar the hearing date with a 3-day lead-time task.
FORM REFERENCE
FORMAOC-G-100
COURTAll NC Courts
PURPOSESubpoena / Duces Tecum
AUTHORITYN.C. R. Civ. P. 45
FIRMLawVana