Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 6.29

             (1)  A subpoena requiring production only must be made returnable no later than 3 days before any court event to which the subpoena relates, unless the court otherwise orders.

             (2)  A subpoena requiring attendance of a person must be made returnable on a day when the proceeding is listed for a hearing.

             (3)  Unless the court directs otherwise:

                     (a)  a subpoena requiring attendance must be served at least 7 days before attendance under the subpoena is required; and

                     (b)  a subpoena requiring production must be served at least 10 days before production under the subpoena is required.

Note:          A subpoena must be served within 3 months after it is issued (see rule 2.30).