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Form Part I - Evidence: No. 3 Subpoena Duces Tecum
The Subpoena Duces Tecum (Part I – Evidence: No. 3) is a court order that requires a person or organisation to produce documents or other tangible evidence. It is used during civil or criminal proceedings when the court needs specific paperwork from a third party.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I - Evidence: No. 3 Subpoena Duces Tecum
The Subpoena Duces Tecum (Part I – Evidence: No. 3) is a court order that requires a person or organisation to produce documents or other tangible evidence. It is used during civil or criminal proceedings when the court needs specific paperwork from a third party.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not specifying the documents clearly enough, leading to disputes and delays.
- 2Leaving out key details of the documents requested
- 3Missing the court‑set deadline for service
- 4Serving the subpoena on the wrong address or person
- 5Failing to obtain the court’s stamp before service
Plain English
Think of this as a formal request from a judge asking someone to hand over papers that could help a case. If you receive it, you must gather the requested items and deliver them as instructed. Ignoring it can lead to penalties.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The subpoena must be served at least 7 days before the production date set by the court, unless the judge orders a shorter period.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court orders a third party to produce specific documents.
- When you need written evidence rather than oral testimony.
- When the requested items are not already in the parties’ disclosure lists.
- When the court has set a strict production deadline.
- When you want a formal, enforceable order rather than an informal request.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request for Production of Documents
Used for general discovery in civil cases
✓ Verify if the case is at the discovery stage
Witness Summons
Calls a person to give oral evidence
✓ Use if you need testimony, not documents
Letter of Request
Non‑court request for records
✓ Only when parties agree to cooperate voluntarily
Deadline or filing window
The subpoena must be served at least 7 days before the production date set by the court, unless the judge orders a shorter period.
Before you submit
- 1Case reference number entered correctly.
- 2Recipient’s full name and address verified.
- 3Document description is specific and unambiguous.
- 4Signature and date added by the issuing solicitor.
- 5Court clerk’s stamp present.
- 6Proof of service method (registered post receipt or delivery note) prepared.
- 7Copy retained for your records.
- 8Form printed on A4 paper, legible and without stray markings.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Subpoena Duces Tecum form from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or via the online portal.
- 3Submit the completed form to the court registry for stamping.
- 4Collect the stamped form and attach any supporting affidavits.
- 5Serve the subpoena on the recipient using registered post or personal delivery.
- 6File the proof of service with the court registry.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed proof for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to civil and criminal courts that accept Part I evidence.
- 2Cannot be used to compel privileged or protected information.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all court districts.
- 4The form does not cover requests for electronic data stored overseas.
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Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is currently the 2023 revision and remains in force. No major changes have been announced for 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm the case number format matches the current court system.
- Verify the list of document categories reflects any recent statutory updates.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for the court clerk’s stamp.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCGeneral purpose of Subpoena Duces Tecum inferred from Irish civil procedure rules.
- SRCDeadline guidance based on typical court practice; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability inferred from Courts Service online services.
- SRCSignature and stamp requirements derived from standard court filing conventions.
Common confusion points
Mixing up a Subpoena Duces Tecum with a Witness Summons.
Leaving the document list too vague (e.g., “all emails”).
Serving the subpoena after the court‑set deadline.
Failing to obtain the court clerk’s official stamp.
Using an old paper version that lacks the 2023 header.
Sending the subpoena to a corporate registered office instead of the specific department.
Not keeping a signed proof of service.
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