This form is a sample motion used in an attempt to quash a deposition subpoena duces tecum.
Pima Arizona Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena Duces Tecum
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A subpoena duces tecum is used to produce a document or piece of evidence. It summons the recipient to either 1) deliver the requested documents or evidence to be used in an upcoming hearing or trial, or 2) appear in person at the courthouse to present such evidence.
If the accused has been arrested, with or without warrant, he may file MOTION TO QUASH the arrest or to RECALL the same, on the ground that the same has been illegally made or that there is no probable cause.
Usually, the filing of a motion to quash means you can refuse to comply with the subpoena until the court either denies the motion, or you reach an agreement with the party that served you with the subpoena.
Subpoenas may be served by certified mail for delivery to addressee only. The subpoena shall be registered and mailed, postage and registry fee prepaid, to the addressee with a request endorsed on the envelope in the usual form for the return of the letter to the sender if not delivered within five days.
ANSWER: The rules of court known as the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure (A.R.C.P.) do not specify any particular number of days that the subpoena must be delivered before the person is to appear or the documents or objects delivered or place made available for inspection. (C)(5).
A subpoena is an Order that is issued to require the attendance of a witness to testify at a particular time and place. A subpoena duces tecum is an Order that requires a witness to bring documents, books or other items under his, her or their control, that he she or they is bound by law to produce into evidence.
A subpoena may be served by any person who is not a party and is at least 18 years old. Serving a subpoena requires delivering a copy to the named person and, if the subpoena requires that person's attendance, tendering to that person the fees for one day's attendance and the mileage allowed by law.
A subpoena duces tecum (or SDT) is a court order that requires a person to produce certain documents or pieces of evidence at a hearing or trial in a criminal case. Under California law, either a prosecutor or the defendant may request evidence or a witness by means of an SDT.
A motion to quash or modify a subpoena must be filed before the time specified for compliance or within 14 days after the subpoena is served, whichever is earlier. (E)Service of Motion. Any motion to quash or modify a subpoena must be served on the party or the attorney serving the subpoena.
