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Chapter 1 – General Administration

Article 18 – Legal Matters

Revised November 4, 2008

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14010.6.7 Subpoenas – Refusing Substituted Service

  • When an immediate supervisor is tendered service of a subpoena for an officer less than five (5) days prior to the date of the scheduled appearance, and/or the supervisor is not reasonably certain they can complete service to the officer in sufficient time for the officer to comply with the subpoena, the supervisor may refuse to accept service of the subpoena. The supervisor shall notify the server of the reason for the refusal at the time service is being attempted.