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Time of Issuance of Subpoenas in Criminal Cases

E.D.N.C. Rule 17.1

Subpoenas for witnesses in criminal cases shall be delivered to the United States Marshal or other person qualified to make service at least 7 days prior to the Monday of the week in which the case is set for trial. The failure of the Marshal or other qualified person to serve a subpoena not delivered within this time period shall not constitute sufficient cause for a continuance.
Official source: https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/Local%20Civil%20Rules%202023.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23