Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Subpeona
Can I serve a subpeona without an attorney and does the court case need to be open at this time to serve?
Asked on 6/12/09, 6:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee
Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law
Re: Subpeona
A subpoena can be issued by any notary public or justice of the peace. It can be served by any process server. However, there MUST be an underlying action -- an open case in the court system -- and a proceeding to which the witness will be required to report.
Answered on 6/13/09, 1:09 pm