If you’re involved in litigation in Idaho and need discovery from someone in California, you can’t serve your Idaho subpoena directly. Learn how to domesticate it properly under California law using the UIDDA process.
Courts in California don’t recognize the authority of out-of-state subpoenas unless those subpoenas are first domesticated—reissued by a California Superior Court.
Fortunately, both Idaho and California have adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA). UIDDA creates a standardized, administrative process for domesticating subpoenas between participating states, allowing you to bypass costly motions or court appearances.
To begin the process, the attorney must prepare:
Countrywide Process, LLC provides these forms and, after the attorney completes them, reviews them for completeness and conformity with local requirements.
The completed documents are then filed in the Superior Court in the California county where the discovery target is located. Under UIDDA:
Countrywide Process assists by submitting the filing on the client’s behalf after confirming all forms are correctly prepared.
A $45.00 fee applies for filing the SUBP-030 Application, pursuant to California Government Code § 70626(b)(5). Countrywide Process will notify the attorney of any county-specific fees or additional costs for certified copies.
Once issued by the California court, the subpoena must be served in accordance with California law:
Countrywide Process arranges and completes legal service throughout California.
Because both Idaho and California have adopted UIDDA, the domestication process is:
While Countrywide Process does not prepare legal documents, we support the attorney by:
Use our Subpoena Domestication Platform or call (888) 962-9696 to get started today.
Q: Can I serve my Idaho subpoena directly in California?
No. It must be reissued by a California court for legal validity.
Q: Does my firm need a California attorney?
No. Under UIDDA, attorney representation in California is not required for civil discovery subpoenas.
Q: Can Countrywide Process prepare my documents?
No. However, we provide the correct forms and review them after the attorney has completed them.
Q: What if I’m subpoenaing electronic documents or data?
Be specific about format, scope, and deadlines in your original subpoena before submitting for domestication.
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June 04, 2025