UIDDA and Iowa Rule 1.1701 Compliance Guide

Countrywide Process supports attorneys across the country by providing precise instructions and forms to domesticate foreign subpoenas in Iowa and facilitating service through Iowa’s licensed process servers. We do not prepare legal documents, but ensure they are correctly filed and served.

Why Subpoena Domestication Is Required in Iowa

Iowa has adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), and enforces out-of-state subpoena domestication under Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure 1.1701 and 1.1702. A foreign subpoena holds no legal force in Iowa until it is reissued by an Iowa court clerk—but the process is streamlined and effective.

Iowa Filing Method Under Rule 1.1701 / 1.1702

What’s Required:

• Your original foreign subpoena
• An Iowa subpoena form mirroring the original terms and including names, addresses, and phone numbers of all attorneys and unrepresented parties in the foreign matter
• Clerk filing with a $50 fee—yields an Iowa-issued case number
  (based on industry practice; Countrywide Process advances this fee)

Process:

1. File the documents with the clerk in the Iowa county where the discovery will occur.
2. Clerk assigns a case number (optional but advised if disputes are likely).
3. Iowa issues a new, valid subpoena under Rule 1.1701.

Countrywide Process arranges service via licensed Iowa process servers.

Compliance with Rule 1.1701 / Rule 1.1702

These rules authorize attorneys to request official subpoenas in Iowa courts for both depositions and document production. Courts require that requests:

• Are reasonably tailored
• Avoid undue burden or expense on subpoena recipients—per Iowa Supreme Court precedent

Ensure your subpoena defines clearly what is requested, from whom, and within what time frame.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prepare Documents
   Provide your foreign subpoena and a matching Iowa version with counsel contact info.
2. File with County Clerk
   Submit to the clerk in the discovery-focused county; pay the $50 filing fee.
3. Obtain Iowa Case Number
   The clerk stamps and assigns a case number, preparing an enforceable Iowa subpoena.
4. Serve the Subpoena
   We arrange licensed service—you receive proof of service.
5. Respond to Objections
   If challenged, you may file a motion or quash action under Iowa Rules and case law.

Why Choose Countrywide Process?

• Nationwide subpoena domestication experts
• Provide accurate Iowa forms and submission guidance
• Advance $50 filing fee and secure court-issued case number
• Coordinate licensed Iowa service with proof returned
• Maintain clear communication and timelines

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