Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama | Practical Law

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama | Practical Law

A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in an Alabama civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-3220 (Approx. 12 pages)

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Alabama

by W. Christian Hines III and Allen C. King, Starnes Davis Florie, LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 18 Oct 2023 • Alabama, United States
A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in an Alabama civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of many judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Alabama state courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigants (such as remote proceedings). Check the Alabama Judicial System: COVID-19 Updates website for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.