INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. SUBPOENA

The form discussed in this article is to compel the testimony or deposition of someone in a Washington D.C. probate case, or to compel the inspection of documents or premises. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia courts.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the minor, ward or deceased person whose estate is concerned.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 2: On the second blank line, enter the name of the person to whom this subpoena is being issued.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 3: Check the first box if this form is being issued to command a person to testify in a case. In the first box below, enter the courtroom.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 4: In the second box, enter the date on which the person must appear.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 5: In the third box, enter the time at which the person must appear.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 6: Check the second box if this form is being issued to command a person to appear at a deposition. In the first box below, enter the place of deposition.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 7: In the second box, enter the date of deposition.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 8: In the third box, enter the time of deposition.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 9: Check the third box if this form is being issued to command a person to produce and permit inspection and copying of documents or objects. In the first box below, enter the documents or objects.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 10: In the second box, enter the place of protection.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 11: In the third box, enter the date on which inspection must be permitted.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 12: In the fourth box, enter the time at which inspection must be permitted.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 13: Check the fourth box if this form is being issued to command a person to permit inspection of premises. Enter the premises and date and time of inspection below.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 14: The issuing person should enter their signature, the date, and their printed name, address and phone number below where indicated.