NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 1:9-3
Service
A subpoena may be served by any person 18 or more years of age. Service of a subpoena shall be made by delivering a copy thereof to the person named together with tender of the fee allowed by law, except that if the person is a witness in a criminal action for the State or an indigent defendant, the fee shall be paid before leaving the court at the conclusion of the trial by the sheriff or, in the municipal court, by the clerk thereof. A subpoena which seeks only the production of documents or records may be served by registered, certified or ordinary mail and, if served in that manner, shall be enforceable only upon receipt of a signed acknowledgment and waiver of personal service.
History
Note: Source-R.R. 3:5-10(b) (last sentence), 3:5-10(d), 4:46-3, 5:2-2, 6:3-7(c), 7:4-6(a) (last sentence), 8:4- 9(d); amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994; amended August 1, 2016 to be effective September 1, 2016.
Provenance
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- njcourts.gov
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- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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