Main Courthouse in Merced County

Merced County Superior Court

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Hours

Building

M-F: 7:45AM - 4:00PM

Clerks

M-F: 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Self-Help Assistance

M-F: 7:45AM - 12:00PM, 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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Obtain a Certified or Issued Copy of Your State Subpoena

Ensure the subpoena from the issuing state is certified/issued to verify its authenticity.

Complete SUBP-030

Fill out the form, which includes the request to issue a merced county subpoena mirroring the directives of the out-of-state subpoena, or better yet, provide your info and find out how you can do it all online.

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Submit to the Appropriate merced county Court

Depending on the target location for document production or witness deposition, submit the completed SUBP-030 to the Central merced county County Courthouse, by either hand filing or eFiling, either way, we’ve got you covered.

Court Review

Upon submission to the merced county court, the clerk reviews the submitted documents to ensure compliance with local laws before issuing the merced county subpoena.

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Serve the merced county Subpoena

Once issued, the merced county subpoena needs to be served in accordance with merced county law, which includes specific guidelines on how and when service can be made and once more, we’ve got you covered. Get it done in one shot…

This comprehensive list offers a quick reference to court locations and filing methods across merced county counties, aiding individuals and legal professionals in navigating the court system for various legal filings.

The SUBP-030 form is an application and is used to request the issuance of a merced county subpoena based on an out-of-state case, based on that state's subpoena. It is essential for initiating the domestication process in merced county.

Filing options vary by county. Some merced county counties accept eFiling, while others require hand delivery. Click on the county name where the witness is being served to confirm the filing methods.

The timeframe can vary, but once the court processes the SUBP-030 form, the merced county subpoena is typically issued promptly, unless there are complications or additional requirements from the court.

Costs may include filing fees for the SUBP-030, which at the current time 05/30/2024, is $45.00, service fees, and potentially attorney fees if legal assistance is sought. Specific fees can be confirmed after the filing.

The timeframe can vary, but once the court processes the SUBP-030 form, the merced county subpoena is typically issued promptly, unless there are complications or additional requirements from the court.

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