Fl. R. Civ. P. form 1.912

As amended through November 4, 2024

Form 1.912 - SUBPOENA FOR DEPOSITION

(a) For Issuance by Clerk.

SUBPO ENA FOR DEPOSITION

THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

TO . .........

YOU ARE COMMANDED to appear before a person authorized by law to take depositions at .......... in .........., Florida, on .....(date)....., at .......... (a.m./p.m.), for the taking of your deposition in this action. If you fail to appear, you may be in contempt of court.

You are subpoenaed to appear by the following attorney, and unless excused from this subpoena by this attorney or the court, you must respond to this subpoena as directed.

DATED on ..........

(Name of Clerk)

As Clerk of the Court

By ______________

As Deputy Clerk

. ....(Name of Attorney).....

Attorney for .....(Name of Client).....

. ....Address.....

. ....(Telephone number).....

. ....(E-mail address(es)).....

Florida Bar No. ..........

Any minor subpoenaed for testimony has the right to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during the taking of testimony notwithstanding the invocation of the rule of sequestration of section 90.616, Florida Statutes, except on a showing that the presence of a parent or guardian is likely to have a material, negative impact on the credibility or accuracy of the minor's testimony, or that the interests of the parent or guardian are in actual or potential conflict with the interests of the minor.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact [identify attorney or party taking the deposition by name, address and telephone number] at least 7 days before your scheduled deposition, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

(b) For Issuance by Attorney of Record.

SUBPOENA FOR DEPOSITION

THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

TO . .........

YOU ARE COMMANDED to appear before a person authorized by law to take depositions at .......... in .........., Florida, on .....(date)....., at .......... (a.m./p.m.), for the taking of your deposition in this action. If you fail to appear, you may be in contempt of court.

You are subpoenaed to appear by the following attorney, and unless excused from this subpoena by this attorney or the court, you must respond to this subpoena as directed.

DATED on ..........

(Name of Attorney)

For the Court

. ....(Name of Attorney).....

Attorney for .....(Name of Client).....

. ....Address.....

. ....(Telephone number).....

. ....(E-mail address(es)).....

Florida Bar No. ..........

Any minor subpoenaed for testimony has the right to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during the taking of testimony notwithstanding the invocation of the rule of sequestration of section 90.616,

Florida Statutes, except on a showing that the presence of a parent or guardian is likely to have a material, negative impact on the credibility or accuracy of the minor's testimony, or that the interests of the parent or guardian are in actual or potential conflict with the interests of the minor.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this deposition, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact [identify attorney or party taking the deposition by name, address and telephone number] at least 7 days before your scheduled deposition, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Fl. R. Civ. P. form 1.912

Amended by 199 So.3d 867, effective 1/1/2017; amended by 131 So.3d 643, effective 1/1/2014; amended by 966 So.2d 943, effective 1/1/2008; amended by 682 So.2d 105, effective 1/1/1997; amended by 391 So.2d 165, effective 1/1/1981; added by 211 So.2d 174, effective 10/1/1968.

Committee Notes

1996 Amendment. Form (b) was added to comply with amendments to rule 1.410.

2013 Amendment. The notice to persons with disabilities was amended to make the procedure for obtaining accommodation consistent with the procedure required in court proceedings.