D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-3708

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 3-3708 - SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS AND NOTICE OF DEPOSITION

3708.1

A subpoena or a notice of a deposition shall be served upon a person by delivering a copy of the subpoena or notice to the named person, pursuant to this section.

3708.2

If a person is represented by counsel in a proceeding, a subpoena or a notice may be served upon counsel.

3708.3

Service of a subpoena or a notice of deposition and fees to an individual may be made by any of the following means:

(a) Handing the subpoena or notice to the person;

(b) Leaving the subpoena or notice at the person's office with the person in charge of the office;

(c) Leaving the subpoena or notice at the person's dwelling place or usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion residing in that dwelling place or abode;

(d) Mailing the subpoena or notice by registered or certified mail to the person at the person's last known address with return receipt requested; or

(e) Any other method whereby actual notice is given to the person.

3708.4

When the person to be served is not an individual, a copy of the subpoena or notice of the deposition and fees shall be delivered by one (1) of the following means:

(a) Handing the subpoena or notice to a bona fide registered agent;

(b) Handing the subpoena or notice to any office, director, or agent in charge of any office of that entity;

(c) Mailing the subpoena or notice by registered or certified mail to a representative or agent of the entity at his or her last known address with return receipt requested; or

(d) Any method whereby actual notice is given to an agent or representative of the entity.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-3708

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 3161, 3207-08 (May 22, 1998); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1402 (February 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11864 (August 16, 2013); Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3025 (3/13/2015).

Authority: D.C. Official Code § 1-1001.05(a)(14); in conformity with the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, enacted February 27, 2012 (D.C. Act 19-318; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq. (2012 Supp.)).