A Pennsylvania Subpoena to Produce Documents Or Things For Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009.22 (also known as a “4009.22 Subpoena”) is a formal request issued by a court or a party to a lawsuit to a third party to produce documents or other tangible items related to the litigation. The 4009.22 Subpoena is intended to provide parties with the opportunity to obtain information relevant to the dispute from a person or entity who may possess it. This type of subpoena is governed by Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4009.22 and is often used in civil litigation to gather evidence. There are two types of 4009.22 Subpoenas: Subpoena Ducks Cecum and Subpoena Ad Testificandum. The Subpoena Ducks Cecum orders a third party to produce documents, tangible things, or electronically stored information for inspection, copying, or testing. The Subpoena Ad Testificandum orders a witness to appear and testify in court. The 4009.22 Subpoena must include the name of the court, the name of the parties involved, and a statement of the action for which the production is sought. The Subpoena must also contain the time and place of production or testimony, and the name and address of the person or entity to whom the Subpoena is directed. The Subpoena must be served in accordance with the rules of civil procedure and is subject to the rules of evidence. Failure to comply with the 4009.22 Subpoena can result in sanctions, such as fines or jail time. Therefore, it is important to understand the requirements and procedures of a 4009.22 Subpoena before issuing or serving one.