Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New Hampshire

subpoena

Is there a subpoena (other than duces tecum)that requires the immediate release of documents? In other words at serving of the Subpoena.


Asked on 6/20/04, 9:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: subpoena

No, a subpoena does not usually even require IMMEDIATE release, because a person can always challenge a subpoena without turning over the documents. What it means is that if the person doesn't have a good reason for noncompliance, they can be held in contempt of court and punished accordingly.

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Answered on 6/20/04, 6:15 pm


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