Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Do I need to have a judge approve of my issuing a subpoena duces tecum if I am a respondent in an order of protection petition in Cook County Illinois (Chicago)? I have issued several subpoenas stamped by the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk, but now wonder if I did it correctly.
Asked on 4/04/12, 7:00 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg
Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.
Only if you are subpoenaing a school or a doctor or a mental health professional do you need a court order. Otherwise you can get the subpoenas from the clerk and send them out - remember you also have to include witness fees.
Answered on 4/04/12, 9:55 am
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq.
Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis
Also the subpeonas must be relevant to the litigation and not be merely for the purpose of harassment.
Answered on 4/04/12, 5:19 pm
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