Subpoena Duces Tecum Template
[Attorney Name or Party Name]
[Law Firm Name, if applicable]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
IN THE [NAME OF COURT]
FOR [COUNTY / DISTRICT / JURISDICTION]
[Plaintiff / Petitioner Name],
Plaintiff / Petitioner,
v.
[Defendant / Respondent Name],
Defendant / Respondent.
Case No.: [Case Number]
1. To the Recipient
TO: [Name of Person, Business, Agency, or Records Custodian]
Address: [Address]
You are commanded to produce the documents, records, or tangible items described in this Subpoena Duces Tecum.
This subpoena relates to the following matter:
Case Name: [Case Name]
Court: [Court Name]
Case Number: [Case Number]
Hearing, Trial, or Deposition Date, if applicable: [Date]
3. Documents or Items Requested
You are required to produce the following documents, records, electronically stored information, or other items:
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[Description of requested item or category]
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[Description of requested item or category]
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[Description of requested item or category]
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[Description of requested item or category]
[Description of requested item or category]
If applicable, the requested materials include records in paper, electronic, audio, video, or other stored form.
4. Time and Place of Production
You are required to produce the requested materials on:
Date: [Date]
Time: [Time]
Location: [Address, office, court, or deposition location]
Method of production, if applicable:
☐ in person
☐ by mail
☐ by email
☐ by secure electronic transfer
☐ other: [Specify]
If electronically stored information is requested, the materials should be produced in the following format, if applicable:
[PDF / native files / spreadsheets / searchable electronic format / other]
If original documents are not available, provide complete copies and identify the reason the originals are unavailable.
6. Objections or Limitations
If you object to any part of this subpoena or claim that any requested material is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected, you should respond as required by the applicable rules and identify the basis for the objection.
If only part of a requested item is withheld, produce the remaining non-protected portion to the extent permitted by law.
7. Duty to Preserve
You are directed to preserve the requested materials until production is completed or until the court or issuing party provides further notice, to the extent required by applicable law or procedure.
8. Notice to Recipient
Failure to comply with this subpoena may subject the recipient to legal consequences under the applicable court rules or law.
This subpoena is issued for the purpose of obtaining evidence relevant to the above-captioned matter.
Issued by:
Name: [Attorney Name or Party Name]
Title: [Attorney for Party / Self-Represented Party / Other]
Law Firm: [Law Firm Name, if applicable]
Address: [Address]
Phone Number: [Phone Number]
Email Address: [Email Address]
Date Issued: [Date]
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Name]
10. Proof of Service
I certify that I served this Subpoena Duces Tecum on the following person or entity:
Recipient Name: [Name]
Address: [Address]
Date of Service: [Date]
Method of Service:
☐ personal delivery
☐ certified mail
☐ regular mail
☐ email, if permitted
☐ other: [Specify]
Server Name: [Full Name]
Signature: __________________________
Date: [Date]