Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama | Practical Law

Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to drafting, issuing, serving, and enforcing a discovery subpoena in an Alabama civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the state statutes and rules governing discovery subpoenas, the types of discovery subpoenas available, the requirements for drafting and serving a discovery subpoena, and the methods of enforcing a discovery subpoena. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).

Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-3243 (Approx. 15 pages)

Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama

Law stated as of 18 Oct 2023Alabama, United States
A Q&A guide to drafting, issuing, serving, and enforcing a discovery subpoena in an Alabama civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the state statutes and rules governing discovery subpoenas, the types of discovery subpoenas available, the requirements for drafting and serving a discovery subpoena, and the methods of enforcing a discovery subpoena. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of many judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Alabama state courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigants (such as remote proceedings). Check the Alabama Judicial System: COVID-19 Updates website for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.