Subpeona Information

There are three different types of subpoenas that are issued.  Below you will find an explanation and example of each type.

Grand Jury:

This subpoena is used to order an individual to appear before the Wood County Grand Jury. The person named in the subpoena must appear at the date and time identified in the subpoena. Please contact the prosecuting attorney named in the subpoena if you have questions about the subpoena or your testimony.

Example Grand Jury Subpoena

Prosecutor:

This subpoena is typically used to order the production of documents or things from an individual, agency or company. If the subpoena has language that states that appearance is not necessary, then only the items ordered need be provided. If that language is not on the subpoena, appearance is necessary. Please call either the prosecutor's office or the individual to whom any information must be sent with questions. 

Example Prosecutor Subpoena

Witness:

This subpoena is used to order an individual to appear for a trial or a hearing. The person named in the subpoena must appear at the date and time identified in the subpoena. Please contact the prosecuting attorney named in the subpoena upon receipt.

Example Witness Subpoena

**Please note: On the back of any subpoena, you should find Rule 45 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule sets out the duties and responsibilities involved in sending a subpoena and responding to one.

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