Subpoena Witness In Custody Case

Summary

In Georgia, pro se parties can issue subpoenas in custody cases, including for documents. Subpoenas must be relevant to the case, and witnesses must be given reasonable time to respond. Notice must be served to each party before serving the subpoena to the witness. The court can quash subpoenas if deemed unreasonable or oppressive. Subpoenas for personal information, like leasing details, must be directly related to the case, and the person subpoenaed can object if it invades their privacy. The court will decide on enforcement. Consulting a local attorney is advisable for personalized advice.

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Can a pro se party subpeona a witness in a custody case to provide documents for a depostion when there is no pending deposition (only a final hearing)
Hello ****, it's important to note that different jurisdictions may have different rules. Can you please inform me of your location so I can provide more specific information?
Ga
In Georgia:
- A pro se party can subpoena a witness in a custody case.
- The subpoena can request documents.
- The witness must be given reasonable time to respond.
Please consult a local attorney for further advice.
Ga
In Georgia, pro se parties indeed have the authority to issue subpoenas. But, they must comply with these rules:
- Subpoenas are generally used for trial or deposition.
- A notice must be served to each party before serving the subpoena to the witness.
- The court may quash the subpoena if it's unreasonable or oppressive.
Also, can a pro se party in a custody case in GA subpeona a witnesses landlord to provide personal leasing information because the child in the case visits the witness on occasions as a sibling during the coparents visitation time
In Georgia, a pro se party may issue a subpoena for such information. However:
- The subpoena needs to be directly related to the case.
- The person subpoenaed has the right to object if it invades their privacy.
- The court will decide whether to enforce the subpoena.
Thanks
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more legal queries, feel free to ask. Remember, consulting with a local attorney can provide more personalized advice for your situation.