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(a) Any party shall have the right to compel witnesses to appear in court to testify on his/her behalf. A subpoena compelling the testimony of a witness or a subpoena duces tecum for production of books, records, documents or any other physical evidence relevant to the determination of the case shall be issued by the Court Clerk upon request by an advocate or attorney representing a client in a pending matter, or by a person who is self-represented.

(b) In the event the Court issues a subpoena compelling a witness to testify, or ordering the production of books, records, documents, or any other physical evidence relevant to the determination of the case, the subpoena shall be delivered by law enforcement personnel or in accordance with YTC 2.10.120.

(c) Communication with sexual assault/domestic violence advocates is confidential and therefore the content of conversations with advocates, and even if a party is seeking services from an advocate, is privileged and not subject to subpoena. The party who consults with a sexual assault/domestic violence advocate holds the privilege and may choose to waive the privilege by asking the advocate to testify.

Upon service of a subpoena, a proof of service shall be filed with the Court specifying the date, place and manner of service. [Ord. 81, amended, 1/6/2023; Ord. 63, renumbered, 12/6/2019; Rule mod. dated 8/2018 dated 8/2018; Ord. 48 § 14.13, amended, 1/6/2017; Ord. 26, amended, 4/1/2012; Ord. 19, amended, 10/22/2008. Formerly 2.10.610.]