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CR 45.04 Protection of a person subject to a subpoena

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of Civil Procedure

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
Rules of Civil Procedure
VI Trials
CR 45. Subpoena
Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) Rule 45.04
CR 45.04 Protection of a person subject to a subpoena
(1) A subpoena that commands the person to whom it is directed to produce designated documents or tangible things or to permit inspection of premises may relate only to matters within the scope of discovery permitted by Rule 26.02. Every subpoena will be subject to the provisions of Rule 26.03.
(2) The person to whom a subpoena is directed may, within ten (10) days after the service thereof or on or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance if such time is less than ten (10) days after service, serve upon the attorney or pro se party designated in the subpoena written objection to inspection or copying of any or all of the designated materials. If objection is made, the party serving the subpoena shall not be entitled to inspect and copy the materials except pursuant to an order of the court from which the subpoena was issued. The party serving discovery may, upon notice, move for an appropriate order.
(3) A resident of the state may be required to attend an examination only in the county wherein he resides or is employed or transacts his business in person, or at such other convenient place as is fixed by an order of the court. A person commanded to produce documents or tangible things, or to permit the inspection of premises, need not appear in person at the place of production or inspection unless also commanded to appear for a deposition, hearing, or trial.

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HISTORY: Amended by Order 2009-01, eff. 4-1-09; prior amendment eff. 10-1-71; adopted eff. 7-1-53
Rules Civ. Proc., Rule 45.04, KY ST RCP Rule 45.04
Current with amendments received through March 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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