Main Courthouse in San Francisco County

Civic Center Courthouse

Matters Served

CIVIL PROBATE SMALL CLAIMS FAMILY

Transportation

MUNI Metro: J-K-L-M-N cars to Van Ness and/or Civic Center stations. Call (415) 673-MUNI (6864) or visit sfmuni.com for more information. MUNI Buses: 19 Polk; 31 Balboa; 49 Van Ness, 5 Fulton. BART: All lines from the East, South and West stop at the Civic Center station. Directions from the Civic Center BART/MUNI station: Exit the station by the Grove Street exit. Proceed upstairs to street level. Travel one block north on Hyde Street to Fulton Street. Make a left on Fulton. Walk one block West toward City Hall on Fulton to Larkin Street. Make a right on Larkin and proceed to the intersection of Larkin and McAllister streets. Take a Left on McAllister Street and go one block. The courthouse is located on the corner of Polk and McAllister streets.

Hours

Building

M-F: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Clerks

M-F: 8:30AM - 2:00PM

Self-Help Assistance

M, Tu, Thu: 8:30AM - 11:00AM, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
W, F: Closed for pre-screened appointments

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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 san francisco 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 san francisco county Court

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

Court Review

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

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Serve the san francisco county Subpoena

Once issued, the san francisco county subpoena needs to be served in accordance with san francisco 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 san francisco 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 san francisco county subpoena based on an out-of-state case, based on that state's subpoena. It is essential for initiating the domestication process in san francisco county.

Filing options vary by county. Some san francisco 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 san francisco 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 san francisco county subpoena is typically issued promptly, unless there are complications or additional requirements from the court.

Select Your County to Domesticate a Subpoena