Kentucky UIDDA (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 421.360) Compliance Guide

Countrywide Process acts as your nationwide partner for subpoena domestication. We provide Kentucky-compliant form templates, advance any required case filing costs, and coordinate with licensed Kentucky process servers. Note: We do not prepare legal content—we assist with form completion, clerical filing, and service logistics.

Why Subpoena Domestication Is Necessary in Kentucky

Kentucky’s adoption of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 421.360 allows out-of-state subpoenas to be enforced here—but only once a Kentucky clerk issues a corresponding subpoena. Simply serving the foreign subpoena directly does not validate it under Kentucky law.

Step-by-Step Filing & Service Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 421.360

Required Documents:

• The original foreign subpoena
• A Kentucky subpoena reflecting the same terms as the foreign version
• Contact information for all counsel of record and any unrepresented parties.

Filing Process:

1. The claimant must submit the foreign subpoena to the circuit court clerk, who will then issue it by the terms of the foreign subpoena and the “Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure“.
2. No separate fee is required for subpoena issuance; however, fees are associated with the case in which the subpoena is issued (i.e., standard filing or case initiation fees).
3. The clerk will issue a Kentucky-compliant subpoena that:

• Incorporates the terms of the foreign subpoena
• Includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel and any unrepresented parties according to the Legislative Research Commission

1. Filing under UIDDA does not count as a judicial appearance

Issuance Requirements:

• The Kentucky-issued subpoena must align fully with the foreign subpoena
• Must include contact details for all involved parties

Service of Process:

• Service must comply with Kentucky court rules governing subpoenas—typically CR 45, including methods of delivery, tendering witness fees, and mileage—though exact details may vary locally, however, Countrywide Process makes this Process Seamless.

Enforcement or Challenges:

• Any motion to enforce, quash, modify, or for protective orders must be filed in the circuit court where the subpoena was issued in Kentucky.

From the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Manual (pages 493–496), procedural guidance indicates that subpoenas should be completed, filed with the clerk, and then delivered to the sheriff or appropriate service officer. There is no additional issuance fee—even though standard court filing or case-related fees may apply.

Why Countrywide Process Makes It Easy

• Cross-state UIDDA expertise
• Kentucky-compliant subpoena forms and procedural know-how
• Advance handling of any related case filing fees (note: no separate issuance fee)
• Service via licensed Kentucky process servers, complete with proof of service
• Transparent communication through every stage of domestication

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