Can bank records be subpoenaed?

Can bank records be subpoenaed?

In light of Bob not disclosing his entire financial status, the most sensible course of action would be to issue a subpoena to the Commonwealth Bank. In Family Law proceedings a subpoena is a document which requires the production of information and evidence from an individual or an organisation.

Can you charge for subpoena?

A third party may also charge reasonable costs for complying with a subpoena. When serving the subpoena, it is compulsory to provide conduct money in the amount of $10 pursuant to the Family Law Rules 2004. If conduct money is not provided, the person served with the subpoena is not obliged to comply with the subpoena.

Can you refuse to accept a subpoena?

A subpoena must be served to you personally. If it is not, it will be considered invalid. If you refuse to accept a subpoena when a process server hands it to you, he or she can still validly serve the subpoena by placing it in your presence and explaining what it means.

Does a subpoena mean I have to testify?

If the subpoena requires you to give evidence, you must attend court on the date specified on the subpoena. If you object to the subpoena you may make an application to the Court to have the subpoena set aside in whole or in part.

Does a subpoena mean you have to go to court?

If the subpoena is not legally served on the alleged victim or witness, then there is no legally binding order for the person to appear in court. On the other hand, if the subpoena is properly served on the alleged victim or witness, then that person is obligated to go to court under the threat of contempt.

What’s the difference between a summons and a subpoena?

A subpoena is a demand for evidence. It goes to a person, to make them testify, or produce evidence. So, when someone gets sued, they’re summoned into court. A civil summons starts a civil lawsuit between individuals, while a criminal summons can be used by the state to start a criminal case against an individual.