Georgia § 24-13-23 - Subpoena for production of documentary evidence; motion to quash or modify.
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§ 24-13-23. Subpoena for production of documentary evidence; motion to quash or modify.
A subpoena may also command the person to whom it is directed to produce the evidence designated therein. The court, upon written motion made promptly and in any event at or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance therewith, may: Quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive; or Condition denial of the motion upon the advancement by the person in whose behalf the subpoena is issued of the reasonable cost of producing the evidence. (Code 1981, § 24-13-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24.) Cross references. - Discovery of documentary and tangible evidence generally, § 9-11-34 .
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