Subpoena Police Records

Subpoenas Duces Tecum (SDT)

Subpoenas Duces Tecum (SDT) requiring the production of documents, must be personally served at the Sacramento Police Department's Public Counter located at:

5770 Freeport Blvd, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822
Subpoena service will be accepted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Exception: City Observed Holidays 
• Public Counter/Records Phone number: 916-808-0620
  

The only two exceptions to the personal service requirement are DMV Admin Per Se subpoenas, which may be sent by first-class mail [per VC § 14104.5(b)] and State of California Administrative subpoenas, which may be sent by certified mail with return receipt [per GC § 1145.20(b)].

A non-refundable $15.00 processing fee is required at the time of service. The fee can be paid by cash, check, or money order made out to the Sacramento Police Department.

All appearance subpoenas will continue to be served through our Court Liaison Unit (see 'Personal appearance subpoenas' section below).

If both personal appearance and document production are being sought, two separate subpoenas need to be served – one to the Court Liaison Unit and one to the Public Counter – each including the $15.00 processing fee.

Additional fees, as provided for in Cal. Evidence Code § 1563, may also be due before any item(s) are provided in response to a subpoena. Information on fees commonly associated with record production subpoenas can be found below.

The Public Counter staff cannot provide updates or information related to subpoena status.

Personal appearance subpoenas

Subpoenas for personal appearance only shall be mailed, emailed or personally served to the Sacramento Police Department's Court Liaison Unit located at:

Mail:   Sacramento Police Department
            ATTN: Court Liaison Unit
            300 Richards Blvd
            Sacramento, CA 95811

Email (clu@pd.cityofsacramento.org)

In-Person: Enter the 1st floor lobby and call 916-808-0303

Open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Exception: City Observed Holidays
  

A non-refundable $15.00 processing fee is required at the time of service. The fee can be paid by check or money order made out to the Sacramento Police Department.

For additional questions or assistance with personal appearance subpoenas please contact the Court Liaison Unit at 916-808-0303.

Additional fees, as provided for in Cal. Evidence Code § 1563, may also be due before any individual(s) will appear in response to a subpoena. Information on fees commonly associated with personal appearance subpoenas can be found below.