Subpoenas, summons and statutory notices
NSW Trustee & Guardian and the Public Guardian can be asked to provide evidence in court proceedings either in person or by producing documents.
Requests can include:
- subpoenas
- summons
- statutory notices and orders.
Requests should be served with at least 10 clear working days’ notice.
How to serve a request
Requests for an employee to attend court to give evidence must be served directly on the employee concerned.
All other requests should be addressed to the Proper Officer.
informationofficer@tag.nsw.gov.au
The Proper Officer
NSW Trustee & Guardian
Locked Bag 5115
Parramatta NSW 2124
In person
Requests can be served in person at 19 O’Connell Street, Sydney.
Payment
Basic conduct money is $100 and is payable upon service of the subpoena, summons or statutory notice/order.
Conduct money includes the production of up to 250 pages and the first hour of processing (including locating, collating, and producing time).
Payment can be made by cheque, money order, or bank transfers can be made to:
NSW Trustee & Guardian
BSB: 032-001
Account number: 101088
Include ‘subpoena’ and the name of the person the subpoena or summons relates to in the bank transfer reference.
Proof of payment (EFT remittance advice) must be attached at time of lodgement.
Additional costs
The following additional costs may apply:
- $69 per hour after the first hour for processing by clerical officers.
- $82 per hour after the first half hour for processing by legal officers.
- If an employee is required to attend court, ordinary salary, travel and accommodation expenses are required to be paid.
- Additional photocopying of documents is 25 cents per page (after 250 pages).
- Archival retrieval, courier costs and any other disbursements will also be recovered.
You will be contacted if any additional compliance costs apply before any documents are produced.
If you have any questions, phone 1300 109 290 and ask to speak to someone from our Legal Services team.