Mississippi § 11-59-5 - Issuance of subpoena.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-59-5 — Issuance of subpoena., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-59-5. Issuance of subpoena.
To request issuance of a subpoena under this section, a party must submit a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in the county in which discovery is sought to be conducted in this state. A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this chapter does not constitute an appearance in the courts of this state. When a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in this state, the clerk, in accordance with that court’s procedure, shall promptly issue a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed. A subpoena under subsection (b) must: Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 11-59-5
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 11-59-5 cover?
Section 11-59-5 ("Issuance of subpoena.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 11-59-5?
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