I have already subpoenaed a hostile witness while he was living in Houston, TX. The trial has been continued and the subpoena is not valid anymore. The witness has moved to another city in the state of Texas. This is my question: How can I send a subpoena to this person? Who do I have to contact? Lets say he is in San Antonio, for instance. Should I contact a sheriff in that city, or can anyone over 18 years old serve him?
2007-03-14 12:18:33 · 3 answers · asked by Marian30 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Anyone over the age of 18 can serve him if the process server is not a party to the case or related to a party in the case. The sheriff can serve process, but they are usually slower than a private individual. If you're not in a hurry, the sheriff is a bit cheaper than hiring a private process server, but neither are very expensive.
2007-03-14 12:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is the subpoena not valid anymore? Did the court refuse to re-issue it? Or did the date of appearance simply change?
If the court issues a new subpoena, or re-issues the old one, then you simply have to have the document served on the witness. Since they are still in-state, any process server can do this.
Most sherriffs offices have people who do service of process, and you can also check the phone book for professional process servers in the appropriate area.
2007-03-14 12:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to hire a "Special Processor"....he's kinda like a bounty hunter for witnesses. EXPENSIVE :(
2007-03-14 12:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by killmylandlord 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋