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Small Claims Subpoena for Personal Appearance and Production of Documents at Trial or Hearing and Declaration

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2000

This form is a notice that tells someone they must appear at a court date or bring specific papers for a small claims case. It also includes a section where the person asking for the papers must explain why those documents are needed.

The court describes it as: Tell someone to come to your court date or bring paperwork that will help your case, or both. Before filling out, bring the form to the Small Claims court clerk court who must "issue" it.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used when one party in a small claims case needs a witness to show up at a hearing or needs the witness to provide certain documents or records. The person who files this form must also have the witness sign a declaration explaining the need for the items.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a subpoena that orders someone to appear as a witness at a small claims trial or hearing, or to bring specific documents and things to the court. It also includes a declaration section for the person asking for the items.
Do I have to fill out all three pages?
The form has three parts: the subpoena itself, a declaration supporting the subpoena, and a proof of service. The person who files it must complete the necessary sections for the case.
What happens if I don't follow this subpoena?
The form warns that ignoring the subpoena can be punished as contempt by the court, and the person could also be responsible for a fine and any other damages.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2000.

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