In California, can a subpoena to a non party for the production of documents have a production location greater than 100 miles. For example, the non party is in San Diego and can the subpoena state production location in Los Angeles? Thanks.

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In California, can a subpoena to a non party for the production of documents have a production location greater than 100 miles. For example, the non party is in San Diego and can the subpoena state production location in Los Angeles? Thanks.

In California, can a subpoena to a non party for the production of documents
have a production location greater than 100 miles. For example, the non party is
in San Diego and can the subpoena state production location in Los Angeles?
Thanks.

Asked on May 23, 2019 under Business Law, California

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

The location for production of the documents can be in another city. You can mail copies of the documents to the address where production of the documents is required.
Since the subpoena is only for documents, you don't need to personally appear.


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