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How much is a subpoena in Michigan?
Witnesses who have been subpoenaed are paid a witness fee and a rate for mileage. The payment is usually received with the subpoena. See MCR 2.506(G)(1). The witness fee is currently $12.00 per day and $6.00 per half-day (MCL 600.2552).
How long do you have to respond to a subpoena?
A reasonable period of time to respond to a notice to produce is 14 days after service of the notice.
Can you refuse a subpoena to testify?
Since a subpoena is a court order, refusal to comply can result in contempt of court charge, punishable by jail, a fine, or both. He repeatedly refused to testify against Bonds despite being subpoenaed and ordered to do so by the court.
How long do you have to respond to a subpoena in Michigan?
(3) A subpoena shall provide a minimum of 14 days after service of the subpoena (or a shorter time if the court directs) for the requested act. The subpoenaing party may file a motion to compel compliance with the subpoena under MCR 2.313(A).
What are the rules for a subpoena in Michigan?
A subpoena must: (1) be entitled in the name of the People of the State of Michigan; (2) be imprinted with the seal of the Supreme Court of Michigan; (3) have typed or printed on it the name of the court in which the matter is pending; (4) state the place where the trial or hearing is scheduled;
How can I serve a witness with a subpoena?
(2) A subpoena may also be served by mailing to a witness a copy of the subpoena and a postage-paid card acknowledging service and addressed to the party requesting service. The fees for attendance and mileage provided by law are to be given to the witness after the witness appears at the court, and the acknowledgment card must so indicate.
What happens if a person fails to comply with a subpoena?
(1) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena served in accordance with this rule or with a notice under subrule (C)(2), the failure may be considered a contempt of court by the court in which the action is pending.
Can a district court subpoena extend to any state?
The amendment makes the reach of a subpoena of a district court at least as extensive as that of the state courts of general jurisdiction in the state in which the district court is held. Under the present rule the reach of a district court subpoena is often greater, since it extends throughout the district.