Important Notice: Use of Subpoena Duces Tecum / Criminal Proceedings

You must comply with the laws that authorize the issuance of subpoenas for your criminal, civil or administrative case, such as ORS 136.580, ORCP 55, FRCMP 17, FRCP 45.   Please review the applicable laws related to the issuance of a subpoena. 

The Portland Police Bureau has the right to object or move to quash a subpoena.   The Bureau reserves the right to object or quash subpoenas which are technically flawed, employed for impermissible discovery purposes, and/or seeking privileged or confidential documents that cannot be released in absence of valid court review or order.  

Please make sure that your Subpoena Duces Tecum includes a valid evidentiary hearing date. 

Faxed subpoenas will not be accepted.

Address your subpoena to:

The Portland Police Bureau requires, at minimum, 72 hours notice (three business days) for response. 

Requesters must pay the reasonable costs for production of documents.