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42 Pa.C.S. § 5904

Subpoena of witnesses

Known as the Judicial Code

The act spans §§ 42-101 to 42-9914 (972 sections).

(Nov. 26, 1978, P.L.1264, No.301, eff. imd.)

(a) Method of service.--In addition to any other method of service provided by law, a subpoena may be served upon a witness in a criminal proceeding by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by first class mail.

(b) Proof of service.--A completed return receipt shall be prima facie evidence of service of the subpoena.

(c) Duration.--A subpoena shall remain in force until the termination of the criminal proceeding.

(d) Bench warrants.--Upon proof of service of a subpoena, the court may issue a bench warrant for any witness who fails to appear in response to a subpoena. However, such warrant cannot be issued if service has been by first class mail.

Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.