Subpoenas require strict compliance with court rules for service. Citiserve Pty Ltd explains the requirements for serving subpoenas and how we ensure compliance every time.
A subpoena is a court order requiring a person to attend court to give evidence (subpoena to attend) or to produce documents (subpoena to produce). Subpoenas must be served in strict compliance with court rules — failure to do so can result in the subpoena being set aside.
Under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) and equivalent rules in other jurisdictions, a subpoena must be:
Conduct money must be tendered at the time of service. If conduct money is not tendered, the subpoena may be set aside. The amount of conduct money depends on the distance the person must travel and other relevant expenses.
A subpoena addressed to a corporation may be served at the corporation's registered office or on an officer of the corporation.
After service, the process server must prepare a sworn Affidavit of Service confirming the details of service, including the amount of conduct money tendered. This affidavit must be filed with the court.
Citiserve has extensive experience serving subpoenas in all Australian jurisdictions. We understand the strict requirements for valid service and will ensure your subpoena is served correctly. Contact us for a fast, no-obligation quote.
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