Part I - Evidence: No. 3 Subpoena Duces Tecum

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Case reference number entered correctly.
• • Recipient’s full name and address verified.
• • Document description is specific and unambiguous.
• • Signature and date added by the issuing solicitor.
• • Court clerk’s stamp present.
• • Proof of service method (registered post receipt or delivery note) prepared.
• • Copy retained for your records.
• • Form printed on A4 paper, legible and without stray markings.

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest Subpoena Duces Tecum form from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete all required fields in black ink or via the online portal.
3. 3Submit the completed form to the court registry for stamping.
4. 4Collect the stamped form and attach any supporting affidavits.
5. 5Serve the subpoena on the recipient using registered post or personal delivery.
6. 6File the proof of service with the court registry.
7. 7Keep a copy of the filed proof for future reference.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to civil and criminal courts that accept Part I evidence.
• • Cannot be used to compel privileged or protected information.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all court districts.
• • The form does not cover requests for electronic data stored overseas.