Get Foreign Subpoena Instruction Sheet - King County - Kingcounty

Completing the foreign subpoena instruction sheet for King County requires careful attention to detail. This guide walks you through the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and successful submission process.

Follow the steps to fill out the foreign subpoena instruction sheet online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the instruction sheet and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Read through the instructions carefully to understand the requirements for filing an out-of-state subpoena in King County.
3. Initiate a new civil case by either eFiling the subpoena from your trial state or sending it by mail along with the civil filing fee.
4. Complete and eFile the foreign subpoena instruction sheet along with the subpoena(s) and a $20 fee for each person or entity you wish to subpoena.
5. If you choose to eFile, go to the eFiling section and select ‘Start New Case’.
6. From the available options, choose 'Other Complaints/Petitions' and then select 'Foreign Subpoena' from the sub-category drop-down menu.
7. Designate a case as either 'SEA' for Seattle or 'KNT' for Kent following the relevant guidelines.
8. Input the case caption as it appears in the trial state and click ‘next’ to proceed.
9. On the documentation upload screen, add a PDF or TIFF copy of the foreign subpoena and the completed instruction sheet.
10. For additional documents, click ‘Add Additional Document’, select ‘Subpoena’, and upload the subpoena in PDF or TIFF format. Repeat for each individual entity.
11. Finalize your submission by clicking ‘next’ and then ‘proceed to efile’, where you can complete payment via check or credit card. You will receive confirmation of your payment.
12. If mailing, ensure to include the civil filing fee and $20 for each subpoena in your envelope to the appropriate King County Superior Court Clerk's Office.
13. Finally, check for confirmation that your documents were processed and keep track of any notifications regarding pick-up or mail return.

Ensure your documents are completed accurately by following this guide and eFiling your forms online.