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Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Bankruptcy Case (or Adversary Proceeding)

Federal · United States Courts · Effective December 1, 2015

This form is a legal order that tells a person they must show up at a court hearing or trial in a bankruptcy case. It also tells the person what documents or items they must bring with them.

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 someone involved in a bankruptcy case needs a specific person to appear in court to testify or to provide documents.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who is supposed to receive this subpoena?
The form has a space to write the name of the person who is being commanded to appear and testify.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The form includes a section for the person serving the subpoena to tender fees for attendance and mileage.
What must the person do when they receive this subpoena?
The person is commanded to appear at a specific time, date, and place and must remain at the court until allowed to leave.

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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