Subpoena, Order to Appear and/or Produce
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective October 1, 2024
This form is a legal document used to officially order someone to appear in court, or to bring specific items to court. It details what the person must do, such as appearing at a certain time or producing copies of documents.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.1455, MCL 600.1701, MCL 600.6104, MCL 600.6110, MCL 600.6116, MCL 600.6119, MCR 2.002, MCR 2.105, MCR 2.305, MCR 2.315(C)(1)
Where this fits in a case
DiscoveryStage: Discovery
This form is used when a party needs the court to formally command another person to appear at a hearing or trial, or to provide evidence or documents to the court.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form includes sections for the Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) and Defendant(s)/Respondent(s), and it is used to issue a command to a Witness. It also has sections for the person requesting the subpoena to fill out details. Great care must be taken to follow all instructions regarding who issues it. Great care must be taken to follow all instructions regarding who issues it.
- Does this form require payment?
- The form mentions that the requesting party must pay reasonable copying costs, and there are sections to calculate service fees, mileage, and other fees. The total fee must be paid. Great care must be taken to follow all instructions regarding who issues it.
- What happens if someone ignores this subpoena?
- The form warns that failing to follow the commands of the subpoena or failing to appear at the stated time and place might lead to a penalty for contempt of court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2024.
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