Foreign Subpoenas (Out of State Subpoenas)

 OHIO

For state subpoenas to be legally binding and enforced in the state of Ohio, a Foreign Subpoena (that is a subpoena from out of state) must be issued through the Court of Common Pleas in the county of service, pursuant to Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act found here: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2319.09v1. Each county has a different procedure. Some counties may require filing fees.* Some require a Motion for Issuance of Foreign Subpoena; others require a Praecipe for Subpoena; others a Written Request for Service. Please note: Federal Arbitration Subpoenas are enforced by Federal Courts and State Arbitration Subpoenas are enforced just as interstate subpoenas as can be seen here: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2711 .

Ammann Process Servers will gladly draft these required filings for you and provide Court courier Services prior to serving. 

You will only need to provide us with your state Subpoena that is in compliance with Ohio Rule 45 located here: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/civil/CivilProcedure.pdf .

Many law firms and NAPPS members prefer to serve as is without following UIDDA guidelines to save money and time. I do not recommend this because you will pay more in the long run. This is a letter my client received from one company they served without an Ohio Issued Subpoena:

"Although adoption of the UIDDA will streamline the process for issuing subpoenas, the new law does not mean out-of-state attorneys will never need local counsel in Ohio. An individual or entity served with a subpoena under the new law may still apply, in accordance with the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify the subpoena in the court in the county in which discovery is to be conducted. In such case, the out-of-state party would require an Ohio-licensed attorney to appear on its behalf in order to enforce the subpoena." States one Ohio attorney (https://www.frantzward.com/news-blog/september-2016/ohio-s-adoption-of-the-uniform-interstate-depositi)

SUBPOENAS GOING TO STATES OTHER THAN OHIO

For all other states we will consider individual state rules. A quick guide is listed here: https://www.turnerpadget.com/828895/assets/files/News/2014_Overview_of_UIDDA.pdf

Keep in mind, APS serves worldwide and we follow the Hague Convention Rules but highly recommend reading up on and following The Hague Law Blog: https://www.haguelawblog.com/about/

*Ammann Process Servers are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice. Herein are simply listed the links to Court requirements.

wHAT SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN OUR FEE:

Preparing local subpoena.

• Filing subpoenas with local court.

• Serving subpoena.

• Filing Return of Service locally.

• Preparing Proof of Service for your Court.