Cite as: 22 CNCA § 712

Service of subpoenas for witnesses in criminal actions in the District Courts shall be made by the officer, or other person making the service, by either personal service of such subpoena containing the time, place and the name of the Court, and the action in which he is required to testify, or by mailing a copy thereof by certified mail not less than five (5) days before the trial day of the cause upon which said witness is required to attend, and the person making such service shall make a return thereof showing the manner of service, and if the same be by certified mail, he shall file with such return the registry receipt; provided, that the person or Prosecuting Attorney shall state therein the manner in which the witness or witnesses shall be served, and the officer or person serving such subpoena shall serve the same in the manner directed by the requesting party, and make his return in accordance therewith; provided, further, that if the requesting party calls for serving such subpoena by certified letter, then the requesting party shall prepare the subpoena, the return receipt card, and the envelope for mailing.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.