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DC-336

Subpoena Duces Tecum

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a request to the court to issue a subpoena duces tecum, which is a legal order asking someone to bring specific items or documents to court. It also includes sections for the court to issue the actual subpoena and for parties to return proof of service.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used in criminal cases within the General District Court to formally request that a person produce documents or items for the court proceedings.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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Common questions

What is a subpoena duces tecum?
It is a legal order asking someone to bring specific items or documents to court. This form is used to request that order be issued by the court.
Who fills out the request part of this form?
The form allows the request to be filed by a Plaintiff, Defendant, or Attorney for either party.
Does this form require the person being subpoenaed to appear in person?
The request can ask for the items to be produced at a certain time, or it can also request that the person appear in person with the items.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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