L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 2.5

As amended through December 6, 2023

Rule 2.5 - Witnesses, Subpoenas, Summonses, and Orders to Appear

a.Courtroom Location. Subpoenas and orders to appear for witnesses and/or parties shall indicate the courtroom or location at which the witness or party shall appear. Where, at the time of issuance, such courtroom is not ascertainable, witnesses and/or parties shall be subpoenaed or ordered to appear at the location directed by the court.

b.Consideration of Witnesses. Counsel who subpoena witnesses to testify shall confer with opposing counsel and with the court to avoid unnecessary waiting on the part of such witnesses pending their call to the witness stand. Where appropriate, witnesses shall be excused and directed to return to court at a later time.

c.Required Language for Summonses, Subpoenas, and Orders to Appear. All summonses, subpoenas, and orders to appear issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court and filed with the court shall contain the following language: "(1) Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the division assigned to the case by the party needing accommodation or his/her counsel at least three (3) judicial days in advance of a scheduled proceeding. (2) Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the division assigned to the case by the party needing the interpreter and/or translator or his/her counsel at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding." If the required language does not appear on a summons or subpoena presented to the Clerk of the Superior Court for issuance, the Clerk shall refuse to issue the summons or subpoena.

L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 2.5

Amended Sept. 6, 1994, effective 10/1/1994; 6/12/2013, effective 7/1/2013.

HISTORICAL NOTES

Rule 2.5(c) was abrogated May 31, 1995, effective December 1, 1995. The provision had read:

"c. All summonses and subpoenas issued by the clerk and filed with the court shall contain the following language: 'Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the division assigned to the case by parties at least 3 judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding.' "