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From: dennis.l.erlich@support.com
Subject: WHO CAN ISSUE SUBPEON
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jnoble@dgs.dgsys.com (John Noble)

>rkeller@netaxs.com (Rod Keller) writes:
> >I've been informed that certain enforcement agencies of the government
> >can issue subpeonas, not just judges. The distinction I was making is
> >that private lawyers can't issue subpeonas. As far as I know. IANAL.
 
Hillel:
> A side in a case (or a lawyer for a side in a case) may ask the
> judge who hears the case to subpoena witness X.  If the judge
> agrees, the lawyer can subpoena the witness using his own
> "delivery system" (e.g. private detective).  If X gets the subpoena
> and refuses to come to court then it is a case of "contempt of court.
       
John:
>At least in federal court, in civil cases, an attorney may issue
>deposition and trial subpoenas without the court's prior permission.

>John Noble
 
    Same-same as in Superior or Municipal Courts.  Rod got it 
    rong.
    
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