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Subpoena For Rule 2004 Examination

Federal · United States Courts · Effective December 1, 2015

This form is a subpoena used in bankruptcy cases to officially command a person to appear and give testimony, or to bring specific documents, at an examination. It outlines the rules for how this examination must happen and what the person must bring.

The court describes it as: This is a Director's Bankruptcy Form. Director’s Bankruptcy Forms are issued under Bankruptcy Rule 9009 by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. The use of Director’s Forms may be required by local court rules or general orders, but otherwise exist for the convenience of the parties.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used when a party in a bankruptcy case needs to compel someone to appear before the court to testify or to provide records.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a subpoena for a Rule 2004 Examination in a bankruptcy case, which commands someone to appear to testify or bring documents. The form includes rules about how the examination must be conducted.
Who can use this form?
The form is a Director's Bankruptcy Form, meaning it is issued under Bankruptcy Rule 9009 by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2015.

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