A subpoena to produce documents or things shall be substantially in the fol- lowing form: (CAPTION) SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 TO: (Name of Person or Entity) Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following documents or things: at . (Address) You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought. If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it. This subpoena was issued at the request of the following person: Attorney’s Name Identification Number Address Telephone Number Attorney for BY THE COURT: DATE: By (Prothonotary) Seal of the Court
Rule 4009.26.Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things. Form.
Adopted April 7, 1997 · Last amended April 7, 1997 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule supplies the form of the subpoena that commands a non-party to produce documents or things for discovery.
Full Text of Rule 4009.26
Plain-English Summary
This rule prints the subpoena to produce documents or things for discovery — the command served on a non-party after the notice-and-certificate steps are complete. Captioned in the action, it directs the person named to produce the designated materials.
A uniform form ensures the subpoena states clearly what must be produced and carries the authority of the court, so the non-party understands its obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a document subpoena look like?
A captioned command, in the form this rule supplies, directing the named non-party to produce the designated documents or things.
Who is it directed to?
The non-party from whom production is sought.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 4009.26 adopted April 7, 1997, effective July 1, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 1921.
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: subpoena to produce documents form