Subpoena Information
Mandatory Appearance & Potential Penalties
Subpoenas are issued as part of the natural procession of a trial, and are a key part of the justice system. Ignoring a subpoena can be considered a serious matter. Upon receiving a subpoena, please be sure to follow all the instructions listed on the document addressed to you. You may contact our Office if you need to make alternative arrangements, and if you have arranged to appear at an alternate time, it is crucial that you abide by that change.
Witness Instructions
- Confirm receipt of a subpoena by calling 707.268.2553 or 800.962.8261 and provide a cell or day-time phone number and email address.
- After 5 p.m. on the day before you are scheduled to appear, contact the District Attorney's Subpoena Clerk at 707.268.2553 or toll free at 800.962.8261, to learn if the case is proceeding or if it has been continued.
- Please arrive at the District Attorney's Office located on the fourth floor of the courthouse by 8:30 a.m. on the date of your appearance unless advised otherwise.
Witness Fee and Mileage Reimbursement
The Humboldt County Superior Courthouse may offer a witness fee and mileage reimbursement. For details on these benefits, refer directly to the instructions on your subpoena or contact the subpoena clerk.