Oregon Statutes - Chapter 419B - Juvenile Code: Dependency - Section 419B.899 - Issuance of subpoena.

(1) A subpoena may be issued:

(a) To require attendance before a court, at the trial of an issue in a court or, if separate from a subpoena commanding the attendance of a person, to produce and permit inspection of books, papers, documents or other tangible things. A subpoena may be issued under this paragraph:

(A) In blank by the clerk of the court in which the action is pending or, if there is no clerk, by a judge or justice of the court; or

(B) By an attorney of record of the party to the action in whose behalf the witness is required to appear, subscribed by the signature of the attorney.

(b) To require attendance at a deposition authorized under ORS 419B.884.

(c) To require attendance out of court in cases not provided for in paragraph (a) of this subsection, before a judge, justice or other officer authorized to administer oaths or take testimony in any matter under the laws of this state. A subpoena may be issued under this paragraph by the judge, justice or other officer before whom the attendance is required.

(2) Upon the request of a party or attorney, any subpoena issued by a clerk of court may be issued in blank and delivered to the party or attorney requesting it, who must fill it in before service.

(3) A subpoena to produce and permit inspection of records of a person who is not a party to the action must be served on the person and, if the person is represented, the person’s attorney at least 10 days before the subpoena is served on the keeper or custodian of the records. [2001 c.622 §27; 2003 c.14 §229]

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