Subpoena Validity In California

Summary

In California, a subpoena must be issued by the court clerk or an attorney. A subpoena issued by a party to the case who is not an attorney is generally not valid. Additionally, subpoenas generally need to be personally served, although email service might be permissible in certain situations with court approval. A subpoena served via email without permission or court approval may not be valid. Consult a licensed attorney for specific advice.

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Is a subpoena valid if the defendant in the case issued it to me and not an attorney or judge?
In California:
- A subpoena must be issued by the court clerk or an attorney.
- A subpoena issued by a party to the case who is not an attorney is not generally valid.
- The subpoena should also be properly served.
Please consult with a licensed attorney for specific advice.
Is a subpoena valid if it was emailed without my permission?
In California:
- A subpoena generally needs to be personally served.
- Email service might be permissible in certain situations with court approval.
- A subpoena served via email without permission or court approval may not be valid.
Please consult with a licensed attorney for specific advice.