How much notice do I have to give for a subpoena?

How much notice do I have to give for a subpoena?

You should give the person subpoenaed as much notice as possible of the hearing or trial date but the person must be served not less than 7 days before they are required to attend. If the subpoena is not served personally, the person subpoenaed is not required to comply with the subpoena.

How long do you have to respond to discovery in Ohio?

28 days

How far in advance must a subpoena be served in Ohio?

ten calendar days

Are you required to appear if subpoenaed?

Receiving a subpoena (summons) At this stage you do not have to answer their questions unless you want to; but if either lawyer subpoenas you as a witness, you must go to court. If you don’t go to court when you are supposed to, the judge can charge you with contempt of court and issue a warrant for your arrest.

Does a subpoena have to be served in person in Ohio?

A subpoena may be served by any other person who is not a party and who is not less than eighteen years of age. A subpoena may be served at any place within this state. The person serving the subpoena shall file a return thereof with the docketing division.

What happens if I can’t serve the defendant?

If you have not been properly served, and you don’t show up, the court has no personal jurisdiction over you, and can’t enter a judgment against you. The case can be continued to another court date, and the other side can try again to serve you.

How do you find out who is trying to serve you?

1 attorney answer Be sure to search the court websites for Superior Court, State Court and Magistrate Court. Usually a case would be pending in the County where service is attempted (i.e., at your mother’s address), however, sometimes things are served…