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Do I serve a subpoena on the person first and then file it with the court or do I file it with the court then serve the person?
From the information that I have gathered so far it seems that I serve a subpoena on the person first then file it with the court once I have the "Proof of Service" information filled out. Is this correct?
Subpoenas normally do not get filed with the court unless the person served does not show up and you need to get a warrant or a contempt hearing. If it is for a deposition it has to be served on the other side.
No, you don't file a subpoena with the court unless you're asking the court to enforce noncompliance, you just serve the person.
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