West Virginia § 56-12-3 - 56-12-3. Issuance of subpoena.
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§ 56-12-3. 56-12-3. Issuance of subpoena.
(a) 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 act does not constitute an appearance in the courts of this state.
(b) 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.
(c) A subpoena under subsection (b) of this section must:
(1) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and
(2) 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 West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 56-12-3
What does West Virginia Code § 56-12-3 cover?
Section 56-12-3 ("56-12-3. Issuance of subpoena.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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