Is a subpeona required to be handed in person if the supeona is for a court hearing that is in a different county then the person resides in (the supeona is for centre county pa and I live in Philadelphia county Pa)
2007-09-10 06:24:54 · 3 answers · asked by kmdevine33 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was told that if I live in a different county then where the court hearing is at then the subpoena has to be handed to me directly and one by certified mail is not valid.
Also if I was notified of the subpoena but do not sign for it can I still get into trouble for not appearing in court?
2007-09-10 06:41:12 · update #1
A subpoena can be delivered by certified mail. Signing for the letter is proof of being served.
2007-09-10 06:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by shroomigator 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aside from the other responses, you can also be served by publication, (if at work) by the process server leaving the subpoena with a person with 'apparant' authority or if someone is at home, a person also with 'apparant' authority.
You do not have to be 'handed' a subpoena in any state or county.
2007-09-10 06:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can be served in person or by certified mail. Either way is legit, which means you have to appear.
2007-09-10 06:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋