Rule 549. Compelling Transmission of Papers by Issuing Authority

If an issuing authority refuses or fails to transmit the papers as required by these rules, the court may issue a subpoena to compel their production.

Official Note

Former Rule 128 adopted June 30, 1964, effective January 1, 1965; suspended January 31, 1970, effective May 1, 1970; amended January 31, 1970, effective May 1, 1970; renumbered Rule 148 September 18, 1973, effective January 1, 1974; renumbered Rule 549 March 1, 2000, effective April 1, 2001.

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