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Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
109DTime for service of subpoenas
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#### 109D Time for service of subpoenas
109D Time for service of subpoenas
> > (1) A subpoena must be served within a reasonable time and at least 5 days before the last day on which it must be complied with.
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> > (2) The Children’s Court or a Registrar may, on application by the party concerned, permit a subpoena to be served later than the time permitted by subsection (1). The later time must be endorsed on the subpoena by the Children’s Court or Registrar.
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> > (3) A subpoena may be served by delivering it personally to the person to whom it is addressed or in any other manner prescribed by the rules.
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> **s 109D:** Ins 2005 No 93, Sch 1 \[8\]. Am 2025 No 61, Sch 3.3\[4\] \[5\].