Serve a Subpoena in Arizona

A subpoena is a court-issued command requiring a person to appear, testify, or produce documents. Under Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 45, subpoenas must be properly served to be enforceable.

Types of Subpoenas

Subpoena for Testimony

Commands a witness to appear and testify at a deposition, hearing, or trial. Must be served personally.

Subpoena Duces Tecum

Commands production of documents, records, or tangible evidence. Can be served on a person or business.

Trial Subpoena

Commands appearance at a specific court hearing. Requires timely personal service.

Deposition Subpoena

Commands appearance at a deposition, with or without document production.

Subpoena Service Requirements

Personal service required for testimony
Witness fee must be tendered at service
Server must be 18+ and not a party
Proof of service must be filed with court
Reasonable time must be allowed to comply
Failure to comply is contempt of court

Where Subpoenas Are Served in Arizona

Where to Serve Subpoenas

Subpoena service in Arizona requires jurisdiction awareness. Execution varies by county court precinct, city location, and defendant type.

Serve a Subpoena in Arizona

We handle subpoena service with proper witness fee tender and court-defensible proof.