Subpoena Duces Tecum

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• WHAT IS A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM? A subpoena duces tecum is a legal document that orders a person or entity that is not a party to the case to produce specified documents or other items that are relevant to a legal proceeding.
• WHY WOULD I NEED A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM? You would need a subpoena duces tecum if you need to compel someone who is not a party to the case to produce specific documents or other items that are relevant to your case but that the person or entity is unwilling or unable to provide voluntarily.
• WHEN WOULD I NEED A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM? You would need a subpoena duces tecum after you have exhausted all other options for obtaining the documents or items you need and you believe that the person or entity you are seeking to compel has the information you need. The court typically sets a deadline for issuing subpoenas, which is usually a specific number of days before the scheduled hearing or trial.
• HOW WOULD I USE A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM? You would use a subpoena duces tecum to order a person or entity to produce specific documents or other items that are relevant to the case. The subpoena should be served on the person or entity in accordance with the rules for service of process, and should include specific instructions for complying with the subpoena and producing the requested documents or items.
• WHAT’S THE PROCESS? We’ll guide you through the process of completing a subpoena duces tecum that sets out the specific documents or items you need and the person or entity you are seeking to compel to produce them. In the end, you will download a properly formatted subpoena duces tecum to serve on the person or entity, along with any necessary instructions for complying with the subpoena and producing the requested documents or items.

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Journey Route

On your way to the perfect subpoena duces tecum, you will pass the following milestones:

1. Awareness – Understand the requirements, components, and factors for success of a subpoena duces tecum.
2. Analysis – Analyze the claims in your case to determine the relevant facts for your subpoena duces tecum.
3. Assembly – Use the information you’ve collected to craft your subpoena duces tecum.

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