Section 124. Subpoenas  


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  • (A) The Court may compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other physical evidence at a deposition, hearing or trial held pursuant to these rules.

    (B) Upon the request of a party, the Clerk shall issue a subpoena under the seal of the Court, signed by the Clerk but otherwise blank, substantially in the form prescribed by Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.6 or Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.8.

    (C) Subpoenas shall be served as provided in Rule 122.

    (D) If a witness fails to comply with a subpoena, the court may issue a bench warrant and if the failure to comply is willful may adjudge the witness to be in contempt.

    Official Note

    This rule is derived from former interim Rule 14.

    Adopted March 16, 1994, effective March 16, 1994. Amended May 31, 1994, effective May 31, 1994; amended November 1, 1994, effective January 1, 1995.