Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon
can an attorney send supoenas via certified mail instead of hand delivery? also what happens if the person supoened does not show up to court?
Asked on 10/08/09, 6:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Deanna Rusch
Law Office of Stephen J. Bedor
Under certain circumstances service via certified mail is acceptable service pursuant to the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. Additionally, under certain circumstances, when a witness disobeys a subpoena they may be punished by contempt of court. These are fact specific questions. If you have questions about a subpoena you've received you should consult with an attorney to spell out the legal obligations you have under your specific scenario.
Answered on 10/13/09, 7:02 pm