Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Does a subpoena have a time limit? What happens if not it's served?


Asked on 10/12/09, 12:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

I am not aware of a statute that places a time limit on subpoenas. If it is not served, the question of why arises. It can result in a postponement of the case. However, if the target is deliberately avoiding service, then that may be a different matter.

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Answered on 10/17/09, 2:59 pm


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