V. Procedures for issuing and contesting subpoenas

New York Courts are bound by the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules ("CPLR"), which governs the procedures for both serving and opposing a subpoena of a party or non-party to an action. In addition, the Uniform Rules of the Court of the State New York ("Uniform Rules") and certain local rules may contain procedural and substantive requirements. This section focuses on the CPLR and, to a lesser extent, on the Uniform Rules. The local rules, as well as a particular Judge's individual rules (many of which are available online), should be reviewed prior to responding to a subpoena.