Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 200 - BUSINESS OF COURTS
Rule 234.1 - Subpoena to Attend and Testify

Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 234.1

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) A subpoena is an order of the court commanding a person to attend and testify at a particular time and place. It may also require the person to produce documents or things which are under the possession, custody or control of that person.

(b) A subpoena may be used to command a person to attend and to produce documents or things only at

(1) a trial or hearing in an action or proceeding pending in the court, or

(2) The taking of a deposition in an action or proceeding pending in the court.

(c) A subpoena may not be used to compel a person to appear or to produce documents or things ex parte before an attorney, a party or a representative of the party.

(d) A subpoena shall be served reasonably in advance of the date upon which attendance is required.

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