AO 88B, Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises in a Civil Action Instructions
This form contains 40 fields organized into 15 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Additional Information | ||
| Additional Information | Text |
Provide any additional information regarding attempted service or other relevant details.
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| Case Caption Information | ||
| Court District | Combobox |
Enter the district and division name (for example, "Northern District of California") of the United States District Court where the case is filed.
Western District of Louisiana
District of Colorado
Western District of Texas
District of North Dakota
Northern District of Iowa
Middle District of Alabama
Western District of Missouri
District of Massachusetts
Eastern District of North Carolina
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Northern District of Illinois
Western District of Virginia
Eastern District of Oklahoma
Western District of Pennsylvania
Eastern District of Texas
Eastern District of Washington
District of Puerto Rico
Eastern District of Michigan
Northern District of Indiana
Northern District of Florida
District of Minnesota
District of Utah
Southern District of Texas
District of Hawaii
District of South Carolina
District of Delaware
Southern District of California
Eastern District of Kentucky
Southern District of Georgia
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Western District of Arkansas
District of Idaho
Western District of New York
Eastern District of Arkansas
District of Connecticut
Western District of Kentucky
Eastern District of Missouri
District of Guam
Southern District of Illinois
Western District of Tennessee
District of the Virgin Islands
Northern District of Texas
District of Maryland
Eastern District of Virginia
Southern District of Florida
District of Nevada
Middle District of Louisiana
District of Alaska
Eastern District of California
Southern District of New York
Middle District of North Carolina
Northern District of Alabama
Southern District of Iowa
District of Maine
Northern District of Mississippi
Eastern District of Louisiana
Southern District of West Virginia
Western District of Michigan
District of New Jersey
Southern District of Indiana
Eastern District of New York
Northern District of West Virginia
District of New Mexico
Western District of Oklahoma
Northern District of Oklahoma
District of Oregon
Western District of Wisconsin
District of Arizona
Central District of Illinois
Southern District of Alabama
District of Vermont
Western District of North Carolina
Northern District of New York
District of South Dakota
Southern District of Mississippi
District of the Northern Mariana Islands
District of Wyoming
Southern District of Ohio
Northern District of Ohio
Middle District of Florida
Northern District of California
Western District of Washington
District of Columbia
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Central District of California
District of Montana
Northern District of Georgia
District of Rhode Island
Middle District of Georgia
District of Nebraska
District of New Hampshire
Middle District of Tennessee
Eastern District of Tennessee
District of Kansas
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| Case Information | ||
| Plaintiff Name(s) | Text |
Please provide the full name(s) of the plaintiff(s) in the civil action.
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| Civil Action Number | Text |
Please enter the civil action number for this case.
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| Defendant Name(s) | Text |
Please provide the full name(s) of the defendant(s) in the civil action.
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| Date | ||
| Date Issued | Date |
Provide the date the subpoena is issued.
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| General | ||
| PrintForm | Button | |
| ClearForm | Button | |
| Attach a file | Button | |
| Inspection of Premises Command | ||
| Inspection of Premises | Checkbox |
Check this box if the recipient is commanded to permit entry onto designated premises, land, or other property for inspection, measurement, survey, photography, testing, or sampling.
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| Inspection Place | Text |
Provide the address or description of the premises, land, or other property where the inspection will take place. Fill only if 'Inspection of Premises' is checked.
Depends on:
Inspection of Premises
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| Inspection Date and Time | Date |
Provide the date and time when the inspection will occur. Fill only if 'Inspection of Premises' is checked.
Depends on:
Inspection of Premises
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| Production Command | ||
| Production Command | Checkbox |
Check this box if the subpoena commands the recipient to produce documents, electronically stored information, or objects, and to permit inspection, copying, testing, or sampling of the material.
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| Production Material Description | Text |
Provide a detailed description of the documents, electronically stored information, objects, or material to be produced. Fill only if 'Production Command' is checked.
Depends on:
Production Command
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| Production Place | Text |
Enter the physical location where the production of materials will take place. Fill only if 'Production Command' is checked.
Depends on:
Production Command
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| Production Date and Time | Text |
Specify the date and time for the production of materials. Fill only if 'Production Command' is checked.
Depends on:
Production Command
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| Requesting Attorney Information | ||
| Represented Party Name | Text |
Please provide the full name of the party that the attorney issuing or requesting this subpoena represents. Fill only if 'Attorney Signature' is signed.
Depends on:
Attorney Signature
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| Attorney Information Line 1 | Text |
Please provide the first line of the requesting attorney's name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number. Fill only if 'Attorney Signature' is signed.
Depends on:
Attorney Signature
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| Attorney Information Line 2 | Text |
Please provide the second line of the requesting attorney's name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number. Fill only if 'Attorney Signature' is signed.
Depends on:
Attorney Signature
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| Server Fees | ||
| Travel Fees | Number |
Enter the total amount paid for travel expenses.
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| Service Fees | Number |
Enter the total amount paid for services rendered.
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| Total Fees | Number |
Enter the combined total amount for all fees, including travel and services.
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| Server's Declaration | ||
| Date | Date |
Enter the date when this declaration is made.
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| Server's Signature | Text |
Provide the signature of the server.
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| Printed Name and Title | Text |
Enter the printed name and title of the server.
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| Server's Address | Text |
Provide the complete address of the server.
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| Service Details | ||
| I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person | Checkbox |
Check this box if you served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person.
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| Delivery Details Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of details explaining how the subpoena was delivered to the named person. Fill only if 'I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person' is checked.
Depends on:
I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person
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| Delivery Details Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second line of details explaining how the subpoena was delivered to the named person. Fill only if 'I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person' is checked.
Depends on:
I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person
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| Delivery Details Line 3 | Text |
Enter the third line of details explaining how the subpoena was delivered to the named person, which may include the location. Fill only if 'I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person' is checked.
Depends on:
I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person
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| Date of Delivery | Date |
Enter the date on which the subpoena was delivered to the named person. Fill only if 'I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person' is checked.
Depends on:
I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person
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| Signature | ||
| Clerk or Deputy Clerk Signature | Text |
Provide the signature of the Clerk of Court or Deputy Clerk.
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| Attorney Signature | Text |
Provide the signature of the attorney.
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| Subpoena Recipient | ||
| Subpoena Recipient Name | Text |
Please provide the full name of the person to whom this subpoena is directed.
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| Recipient Name and Title | Text |
Provide the full name of the individual who received the subpoena and their title, if any.
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| Date Received | Date |
Enter the date the subpoena was received.
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| Unexecuted Subpoena Details | ||
| Subpoena Unexecuted | Checkbox |
Check this box if the subpoena was not successfully executed or served.
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| Reason for Unexecuted Subpoena | Text |
Please provide the primary reason why the subpoena was returned unexecuted. Fill only if 'Subpoena Unexecuted' is checked.
Depends on:
Subpoena Unexecuted
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| Additional Unexecuted Details | Text |
Please provide any additional details or further explanation regarding the unexecuted subpoena. Fill only if 'Subpoena Unexecuted' is checked.
Depends on:
Subpoena Unexecuted
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| Witness Fees | ||
| Amount Tendered to Witness | Number |
Provide the total amount tendered to the witness for one day's attendance and mileage allowed by law. Fill only if 'I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person' is checked.
Depends on:
I served the subpoena by delivering a copy to the named person
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