6601Issuing subpoena

6601 Issuing subpoena (1) In any proceeding, the court may by subpoena order the addressee to do either or both of the following: (a) to attend to give evidence as directed by the subpoena; (b) to produce the subpoena or a copy of it and any document or thing as directed by the subpoena. (2) An issuing officer must not issue a subpoena— (a) without the court’s leave if it appears to the issuing officer that the subpoena— (i) is not substantially complete; or (ii) does not substantially comply in form with these rules; or Note The registrar may refuse to accept a subpoena for filing under r 6142 Rule 6601A (b) if the court has made an order, or there is a provision of these rules, having the effect of requiring that the proposed subpoena— (i) not be issued; or (ii) not be issued without the court’s leave and the leave has not been given; or (c) requiring the production of a document or thing in the custody of the court or another court; or (d) for an appellate proceeding—without the leave of the court. for this subrule. (3) The issuing officer must seal, or otherwise authenticate, a sufficient number of copies of the subpoena for service and proof of service. (4) A subpoena is taken to be issued on its being sealed or otherwise authenticated under subrule (3).