Subpoenas
You must respond to a subpoena or risk being in contempt of court which could result in your arrest if the judge so chooses.
If you would like to attempt to be released from a subpoena, you may
file a "motion to quash a subpoena" with the court/judge. An example is shown below.
IN THE COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
________________________________ Civil Action No.___________
(Plaintiff)
v.
________________________________ Judge___________________
(Defendant)
MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA
___________________________________ Moves the Court to Quash the Subpoena issued against him/her at
the request of ______________________, a copy of which is attached, upon the following grounds:
On information and belief, the response to this subpoena would require disclosure of patient confidences that are privileged under S.C.
Code § 19-11-95.
In the event ______________________________ is required to appear and testify, s/he asks that he be compensated for the time required
and the cost of producing the requested documents.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________________
