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WELCOME TO THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
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CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
Plaintiff(s) JUDICIAL SUBPOENA
-against- :
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WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP YOU IF WE CAN. HOWEVER, WE ARE ALLOWED TO HELP
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YOU ONLY IN CERTAIN WAYS, SINCE WE MUST BE FAIR TO EVERYONE.
Defendant(s) :
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This is a list of some things the court staff can and cannot do for you.
We can explain and answer questions We cannot tell you whether or not you
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
about how the court works. should bring your case to court.
TO tell you what words to use in your
We can provide you with the number of We cannot
the local lawyer referral service, court papers. (However, we can
legal services program, family check your papers for
completeness. For example, we
law
GREETINGS: facilitator program, and other check for signatures, notarization,
services where you can get legal
correct county name, correct case
information.
WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before
number, and presence of
the Honorable at the Court attachments.) ,
County of located at
in room , on the day of , 20 , at o'clock in the noon, and at any recessed
We can give you general information We cannot tell you what to say in court.
or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the
about court rules, procedures,
and practices.
We can provide court schedules and We cannot give court and will make you what
Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of you an opinion aboutliable to
a case
information on how to getwas issued for a maximum penalty will$50 and allifdamages sustained as a
the party on whose behalf this subpoena of happen you bring your
scheduled.
result of your failure to comply. case to court.
We can provide you information from We cannot talk to the judge for you.
Witness, Honorable , one of the Justices of the
your case file.
Court in County, day of , 20
We can provide you with court forms and We cannot let you talk to the judge outside
instructions that are available. of court.
(Attorney must sign above and type name below)
We can usually answer questions about We cannot change an order signed by a
court deadlines and how to judge.
compute them. Attorney(s) for
Since court staff may not know the answers to all questions about court rules, procedures, and
Office and P.O. we have
practices, and because we don't want to give you wrong information,Address been instructed not
to answer questions if we do not know the correct answers. For additional information, please
contact a lawyer or your local law library, or check the California Courts Self-Help Center Web
site at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp. Telephone No.:
Facsimile No.:
E-Mail Address:
Mobile Tel. No.:
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