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what is a subpoena duces tecum? can a lawyer issue one without a court order?
 


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naeneedstono said:
what is a subpoena duces tecum? can a lawyer issue one without a court order?
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A subpoena duces tecum is an "order" to compel documents and other physical things (either prior to, or at the time of trial) issued on behalf of a party, with the full weight of a court order. As a matter of fact, it is a court order. An attorney for a party, or any party not represented, may cause such subpoena to be issued and served without further orders of the court.

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