Subpoena and Summons Process Quiz
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What should the division/bureau administrative assistant/secretary do if the subpoena or summons is being refused?

  • Scan the subpoena or summons
  • Notify the originating Assistant State Attorney
  • Advise the Office of the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Court (correct)
  • Proceed with issuing the subpoena or summons
  • What action should be taken if the subpoena or summons is accepted?

  • Forward it to the receiving employee without any further action
  • Enter the subpoena or summons into the designated electronic Subpoena Entry Form (correct)
  • Notify the originating Assistant State Attorney
  • Scan the subpoena or summons if it wasn’t received electronically
  • What happens after the receiving employee electronically signs for the subpoena or summons?

  • The receiving employee will receive a second email with a copy of the subpoena or summons attached (correct)
  • The originating Assistant State Attorney will be informed
  • The division/bureau administrative assistant/secretary will receive an email notification
  • The Office of the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Court will be notified
  • What action should be taken for subpoenas for former employees?

    <p>Mailed back to the originating Assistant State Attorney with a letter stating 'no longer employed'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must be contacted directly for the service of civil subpoenas or summons?

    <p>The process server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of supervisors when an employee is served with a summons and complaint?

    <p>To forward the subpoena or summons to the Office of the City Attorney through the chain-of-command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario should an employee immediately notify his/her supervisor according to the text?

    <p>When being summoned to testify in a lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be allowed to serve an employee in a private area designated by the employer, as per the text?

    <p>The process server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expectation for employees testifying in court or at depositions?

    <p>To be fully prepared and give accurate testimony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should cancellations for appearances pursuant to a subpoena be received?

    <p>Electronically via email</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen upon receiving an appearance cancellation notification?

    <p>The administrative assistant/secretary should enter it in the Subpoena Entry Form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after electronically signing the appearance cancellation notification?

    <p>The employee receives a second email with a copy of the notification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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