R. Regulating Fla. Bar 20-8.5 · 20-8. REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION
SUBPOENAS
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
Subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence before a district paralegal committee shall be issued as follows:
(a) District Paralegal Committees. Subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence shall be issued by the chair or vice-chair of a district paralegal committee in pursuance of an investigation authorized by the committee.
(b) Bar Counsel Investigations. Subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence before bar counsel when bar counsel is conducting an initial investigation shall be issued by the chair or vice-chair of a district paralegal committee to which the matter will be assigned.
(c) Service. Subpoenas may be served by an investigator employed by The Florida Bar or in the manner provided by law for the service of process.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
Added November 15, 2007, effective March 1, 2008, (SC06-1622), (969 So.2d 360).
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- October 1, 2026 edition
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