A subpoena is a legal tool used to compel ones appearance at a certain time and place
Question:
A subpoena is a legal tool used to compel one’s appearance at a certain time and place to testify or produce documents or other tangible items either during discovery or at trial. It is generally issued by the clerk of court or by an attorney for one of the parties in the name of the court having jurisdiction over the case.
Often, HIM professionals are called upon to produce documents in compliance to a subpoena or provide testimony regarding the custody of records. Hence, what are the elements of a valid subpoena? What are the various forms of subpoenas? What is the role of HIM professionals in responding to subpoenas? What are the issues surrounding what to include or exclude with respect to a subpoena?
Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts