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Served 123 LLC handles end-to-end subpoena domestication in the District of Columbia under the UIDDA — D.C. Code §§ 13-441 through 13-448 and Superior Court Rule 28-I. We prepare all required documents including the mandatory § 13-449 Sworn Statement, file with the D.C. Superior Court Clerk, and coordinate qualified process server service throughout the District.
Every D.C. subpoena domestication filing must include a sworn written statement signed under penalty of perjury affirming that no part of the subpoena is intended to further any investigation interfering with bodily autonomy rights under D.C. law. If you or your counsel refuse to provide this affirmation, the clerk will NOT issue the subpoena and will instead notify the recipient of the violation. This requirement is unique to D.C. and has no equivalent in any other jurisdiction.
Washington D.C. is the only jurisdiction in the country that requires a sworn written statement — signed under penalty of perjury by the party seeking enforcement or their counsel — affirming that no portion of the subpoena is intended to further any investigation or proceeding that interferes with the right of bodily autonomy as defined under D.C. Code § 2-1461.01(a). This requirement was added by the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 (effective February 23, 2023) and is now codified at D.C. Code § 13-449 and implemented in Rule 28-I. If a party or their counsel refuses to provide this affirmation, the Clerk will not issue the subpoena and will notify the recipient of the violation. Served 123 LLC prepares this sworn statement as part of every D.C. order.
Washington D.C. adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), codified at D.C. Code §§ 13-441 through 13-448, effective May 22, 2010. The procedural rules are governed by Rule 28-I of the D.C. Superior Court Civil Rules. No local D.C. counsel is required and filing does not constitute a court appearance.
The process requires submitting three items to the Clerk of the D.C. Superior Court (the Prothonotary): the foreign subpoena, a D.C. subpoena form that incorporates the terms of the foreign subpoena and lists all counsel of record, and the mandatory § 13-449 Sworn Statement. The $10 filing fee — one of the lowest in the country — is paid per subpoena issued. The clerk promptly issues the D.C. subpoena without judicial review.
Once issued, the subpoena must be served in compliance with D.C. Code § 11-942 and applicable rules of the Superior Court by a qualified D.C. process server. Because Washington D.C. is a single compact jurisdiction, there are no county-level variations to navigate.
Original or true copy of the subpoena issued by the out-of-state court of record.
D.C. Superior Court subpoena form incorporating the terms of the foreign subpoena + all counsel contact info.
Mandatory affirmation under penalty of perjury — unique to D.C. Signed by party or counsel. Cannot be waived.
From intake to affidavit — D.C.'s UIDDA process under D.C. Code § 13-443 and Rule 28-I, including the mandatory § 13-449 Sworn Statement.
Use the order form at the top of this page or email info@served123.com. Provide your originating state and attach your foreign subpoena as a PDF. Include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record and any unrepresented parties.
We prepare the D.C. Superior Court subpoena form per D.C. Code § 13-443(c), incorporating all terms used in the foreign subpoena and attaching or including full contact information for all counsel of record. The subpoena mirrors the foreign subpoena's requirements while conforming to D.C. court standards.
We prepare the mandatory Sworn Statement required by D.C. Code § 13-449 — the affirmation under penalty of perjury that no portion of the subpoena is intended to further any investigation or proceeding interfering with the right of bodily autonomy under D.C. Code § 2-1461.01(a). This statement must be signed by the party seeking enforcement or their counsel. We coordinate with you to ensure it is properly executed before filing.
We file the foreign subpoena, D.C. subpoena form, and § 13-449 Sworn Statement with the Clerk of the D.C. Superior Court (the Prothonotary), along with the $10 filing fee per subpoena. Per D.C. Code § 13-443(a), this filing does not constitute an appearance in D.C. courts.
The clerk promptly issues the D.C. subpoena for service upon the named recipient, per D.C. Code § 13-443(b). If the § 13-449 sworn statement is missing or refused, the clerk will not issue the subpoena and will instead notify the recipient of the violation. We retrieve the issued subpoena and provide you a copy immediately.
We dispatch a qualified D.C. process server to serve the issued subpoena in compliance with D.C. Code § 11-942 and applicable D.C. Superior Court rules. Washington D.C. is a single compact jurisdiction, so there are no county-level service complexities to navigate.
You receive a signed, court-ready affidavit confirming full compliance with D.C.'s UIDDA requirements and service rules — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.
D.C. Code §§ 13-441 through 13-448, effective May 22, 2010; § 13-449 added February 23, 2023; Rule 28-I of the D.C. Superior Court Civil Rules.
| Code / Rule | Subject | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| D.C. Code § 13-441 | Short Title | Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act — effective May 22, 2010 |
| D.C. Code § 13-442 | Definitions | Defines "foreign subpoena," "issuing state," "discovery state," and related terms |
| D.C. Code § 13-443(a) | Issuance — No Appearance | File foreign subpoena + D.C. form + § 13-449 sworn statement with Superior Court Clerk; filing does not constitute court appearance |
| D.C. Code § 13-443(b) | Clerk Issuance | Clerk promptly issues D.C. subpoena upon compliant submission; no judicial review required |
| D.C. Code § 13-443(c) | Form Requirements | D.C. subpoena must incorporate foreign subpoena terms and list all counsel of record with contact information |
| D.C. Code § 13-443(d) | § 13-449 Enforcement | If party refuses § 13-449 affirmation, clerk shall NOT issue subpoena; instead issues notice of violation to recipient |
| D.C. Code § 13-444 | Service | Service per D.C. Code § 11-942 and applicable Superior Court rules; qualified D.C. process server required |
| D.C. Code § 13-445 | Depositions & Production | Governed by D.C. Superior Court discovery rules once subpoena is issued |
| D.C. Code § 13-449 | § 13-449 Sworn Statement | Mandatory sworn statement signed under penalty of perjury affirming no interference with bodily autonomy rights (D.C. § 2-1461.01(a)); unique to D.C.; added Feb. 23, 2023 |
| Rule 28-I | Procedural Rule | D.C. Superior Court Civil Rule governing UIDDA process; amended to implement § 13-449 affirmation requirement; governs all civil, domestic relations, and family UIDDA matters |
*Requirements verified at time of publication. D.C.'s UIDDA implementation — particularly § 13-449 — is actively evolving. Always verify current requirements with the D.C. Superior Court at dccourts.gov.
End-to-end Washington D.C. UIDDA handling — including the mandatory § 13-449 Sworn Statement, Superior Court filing, and qualified process server service.
We prepare the mandatory bodily autonomy affirmation required exclusively in D.C. Signed under penalty of perjury — no D.C. subpoena can be issued without it.
We prepare the D.C. Superior Court subpoena form incorporating the terms of your foreign subpoena and all required counsel contact information per D.C. Code § 13-443(c).
We file with the Clerk of the D.C. Superior Court (Prothonotary) and pay the $10 filing fee per subpoena. Filing does not constitute an appearance in D.C. per D.C. Code § 13-443(a).
We dispatch a qualified D.C. process server for compliant service per D.C. Code § 11-942 and applicable Superior Court rules throughout the District.
Signed affidavit confirming full compliance with D.C.'s UIDDA requirements and service rules — ready for immediate filing in your originating state court.
Our team stays current on D.C.'s evolving UIDDA implementation, including Rule 28-I amendments and § 13-449 requirements. We respond within minutes during business hours.
All major subpoena types supported under D.C.'s UIDDA — each requiring the mandatory § 13-449 Sworn Statement.
Compels production of documents, records, ESI, or other tangible items from D.C.-based individuals or entities. § 13-449 Sworn Statement required. Service by qualified D.C. process server.
Requires personal appearance and testimony at a D.C. deposition. Must comply with D.C. Superior Court discovery rules once issued. § 13-449 Sworn Statement required.
Combines deposition testimony and document or ESI production. All D.C. Superior Court discovery rules apply to the issued subpoena. § 13-449 Sworn Statement required.
Directs D.C.-based corporations or entities to designate qualified representatives to testify. D.C. is home to major government agencies, law firms, and organizations — a frequent target for interstate discovery.
Washington D.C. is home to federal agencies, major law firms, think tanks, lobbying organizations, and multinational corporations — making it one of the most frequent destinations for interstate discovery.
Managing interstate litigation requiring discovery from D.C.-based witnesses, government-adjacent organizations, trade associations, and regulatory bodies.
Attorneys in federal cases needing to domesticate state court subpoenas for D.C. witnesses — a frequent scenario in federal litigation involving D.C.-based parties.
Claims teams needing D.C. medical records, deposition testimony, and expert witness subpoenas — with full compliance including the § 13-449 Sworn Statement.
Organizations needing end-to-end D.C. UIDDA domestication and records production from D.C.-based healthcare providers, financial institutions, and government-affiliated entities.
Individual attorneys who need a reliable D.C. partner — especially for navigating the § 13-449 sworn statement requirement that catches many out-of-state practitioners off guard.
Legal support firms outsourcing D.C. UIDDA domestication for attorney clients, including full § 13-449 compliance and qualified process server coordination.
The most common questions about domesticating subpoenas in Washington D.C. under D.C. Code §§ 13-441 through 13-448 and Rule 28-I — including D.C.'s unique § 13-449 requirement.
