What happens at a return of subpoena?

On the return date of a subpoena (which is noted on the subpoena form), there is a hearing at the Court where parties to the proceedings and third parties who are producing documents can ask the Court to make orders as to who can access the documents and at what time.

When do you receive a subpoena in a court case?

To receive a subpoena you may or may not be directly involved in the case as a plaintiff (the person making the claim), or the defendant (the person defending against the claim). The most common example of when you might receive a subpoena is if you are a witness in a court case. In today’s legal system,…

When did Absa get a court order setting aside the subpoena?

ABSA warned that if it did not receive a Court Order setting aside the subpoena by 27 October 2017, it would deliver the documents to the Clerk of the Court. Cooper Senior evidently feared that once this was done, Greeff’s attorney would have access to the documents. 18.

What happens if you ignore a citation or subpoena?

If you get a Citation to Discover Assets, you should talk to a lawyer right away. You should not ignore the Citation or fail to appear on the court date. If you do, you could face penalties. You cannot ignore a subpoena. A subpoena is a court order to come to court. If you ignore the order, the court will hold you in contempt.

What happens if you ignore a subpoena or summons?

You should not ignore either a subpoena or a summons. You should talk to a lawyer if you get either one. A summons is an invitation to come to court. It is not an order, so you do not have to do what it says. But, if you ignore a summons, you will likely lose the case against you.

When is the return of subpoena date written?

The return of subpoena date is written on the subpoena by the court officer when the subpoena is filed at the court registry. This is the date when the person or organisation in the subpoena must bring the documents to court or attend to give evidence.

Can a subpoena be taken away from a court?

You can’t take the produced documents away from the court. The person or organisation that has been served with the subpoena may also be able to submit the subpoenaed items electronically, by the return of subpoena date, via the NSW Online Registry website.

When to issue a subpoena for a named witness?

(b) Defendants Unable to Pay. On a defendant’s ex parte application, the court shall order that a subpoena be issued for a named witness if the defendant shows an inability to pay the witness fees and that the presence of the witness is necessary for an adequate defense.

How old do you have to be to be served a subpoena?

Eytan says a subpoena will usually be signed by an attorney, demanding that a witness come to court at the address and date listed. Both kinds of subpoena must be served to the witness personally. Eytan says that the person to do so, a process server, must be at least 18 years of age and not associated with the case.