State Operations Manual (Pub. 100-07), Ch. 3 § 3352
Forthwith Subpoena
3352 - Forthwith Subpoena
(Rev. 1, 05-21-04)
On rare occasions the SA may be served with a Forthwith Subpoena. Unlike a standard
subpoena, which requires that records and information be produced on a specified date
and delivered to the court, a Forthwith Subpoena requires that the SA immediately
provide the subpoenaed records and information. The SA accepts the subpoena and
requests the individual to wait.
The SA immediately notifies its SA legal advisor and requests that the legal advisor call
the RO.
The RO and the SA legal advisor will determine by telephone the appropriate action to be
taken. The SA legal advisor will deal with the individual waiting for the records and
information. The SA should not take unilateral action of any type.