(A) Issuance of Subpoenas to Pro Se Parties: Parties appearing pro se may apply for subpoenas in their
own behalf. All such requests by such party must be accompanied by a memorandum setting forth the
names and addresses of witnesses or the documents requested and why and for what purpose or purposes.
All such requests by pro se parties shall be referred to a district judge or magistrate judge of this Court
who shall first determine whether the requested subpoena shall issue; provided, however, that such
determination shall not preclude any witness or person summoned or other interested party from later
contesting the subpoena.
(B) Return Date of Subpoenas: All subpoenas shall be made returnable to the place, date, and time of
trial or hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
(C) Proof of Service of Subpoenas: Lawyers and parties proceeding pro se shall file, before a witness is
required to testify in criminal cases, a certificate that all required witness fees and expenses were served
with the subpoena requiring the attendance of the witness.
(D) Subpoenas to Officials: Without first obtaining permission of the Court, no subpoena shall issue for
the attendance at any hearing, trial, or deposition of (1) the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Attorney
General of any State; (2) a judge of any Court; (3) the President or Vice-President of the United States;
(4) any member of the President's Cabinet; (5) any Ambassador or Consul; or (6) any military officer
holding the rank of Admiral or General.
(E) Subpoenas in Blank: Whenever there is a question as to whether or not a subpoena in blank should
be issued by the Clerk, the applicant shall be referred to a judge of this Court for a final determination.
Before issuing a subpoena in blank, the Clerk shall determine the actual pendency of the action and the
date and time set for hearing or trial. Except for good cause shown, a blank subpoena returnable in one
division will not be issued out of another division. Blank subpoenas shall recite the title and number of
the case and shall be completed in every detail except for the name and address of the witness. Returns of
service shall be made promptly and filed with the Clerk. Service of subpoenas in blank shall be subject to
the requirements of these Local Rules.
