Part I - Evidence: No. 2 Subpoena Ad Testificandum - The High Court

What this form is for

• • When you need a person to give oral evidence in the High Court.
• • When the witness is not already a party to the proceedings.
• • When written statements are insufficient and live testimony is required.
• • When the court has granted leave to issue a subpoena.
• • When the witness resides in Ireland and can be served locally.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The subpoena must be served on the witness at least 7 days before the scheduled hearing, unless the court orders a shorter period.

Before you submit

• • Case number matches the High Court file.
• • Witness name and address are exact and current.
• • Specific matters of testimony are clearly described.
• • Judge’s signature or clerk’s endorsement is present.
• • Date of appearance is within the court’s timetable.
• • Form is printed on A4 paper and signed in ink.
• • Copy retained for your records before service.
• • Service method (personal delivery or process server) is arranged.
• • Proof of service (affidavit of service) prepared.

How to file this form

1. 1Download or collect the latest Part I – Evidence: No. 2 form.
2. 2Complete all required fields accurately.
3. 3Obtain the necessary signature from the judge or clerk.
4. 4Submit the original at the High Court Registry in Dublin.
5. 5Receive a receipt and keep the stamped copy.
6. 6Arrange service on the witness within the statutory window.
7. 7File the affidavit of service back with the Registry.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to High Court matters; lower courts use different forms.
• • Cannot be used to compel a foreign witness without additional international process.
• • Service must be personal; postal service alone is not valid.
• • Form does not cover document production – a separate subpoena is required.