(a) Witnesses. Witnesses for trial in paupers’ cases must be compelled by subpoena or
their voluntary attendance procured.
(b) Witnesses’ Attendance and Mileage Fees. Tender of the witness fee and mileage
is required even if the party requesting the subpoena has been granted leave to
proceed in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915, except in habeas corpus cases
and proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 2255.
(c) Privileged Information. Information which is claimed to be privileged may be
filed under seal under the provisions of L.U. CIV. R. 79.
(d) Non-Party ESI. Parties issuing a subpoena duces tecum for electronically stored
information from non-parties must attempt to meet and confer with the non-party
(or counsel, if represented) and discuss the same issues with regard to requests for
ESI as set out in L.U. CIV. R. 26.
(e) Motions Regarding Subpoenas. Motions regarding subpoenas will be considered
discovery motions and are governed by the procedural requirements that govern
discovery motions.
