Who gives (serves) the witness the subpoena?
You must arrange for the witness to be served the subpoena. The server can be a friend or relative who is 18 or older. Neither you nor anyone else involved in this case can be the server. Do I have to pay the witness? The witness has the right to receive a $15 witness fee, which must be paid when the subpoena is served. You must pay the witness fees, and in some cases, you may have to pay travel expenses, too. Is there a deadline to serve a subpoena? The subpoena must be served before the trial date. You should give the witness a “reasonable” amount of time to prepare for the trial and/or to produce the items listed on the subpoena. Reasonable usually means 5 or more days before the trial. Can the defendant and I agree to settle our case before the trial? Yes. In fact, it is almost always better if you and the defendant can make an agreement either before or during the trial. You may feel certain that you will win your case, but the Court may not agree with you. If you make an agreemen
