In Mississippi, if you are served with a subpoena, the following rules apply:

A subpoena that fails to allow reasonable time for compliance is subject to a motion to quash. Miss. R. Civ. Proc. 45(d)(1)(A) (amended eff 7/1/13).

Subpoena for Production or Inspection – 10 Days for Compliance

Unless for good cause shown the court shortens the time, a subpoena for production or inspection shall allow not less than ten days for the person upon whom it is served to comply with the subpoena. Miss. R. Civ. Proc. 45(d)(2)(A) (amended eff 7/1/13).

Subpoena for Production or Inspection – Immediate Service on Other Parties

A copy of any subpoena for production or inspection must be served immediately upon each party and is subject to the provisions of Rule 26(d). Miss. R. Civ. Proc. 45(d)(2)(A) (amended eff 7/1/13).

Objection to Subpoena for Production or Inspection – Within 10 Days

The person to whom the subpoena is directed may, within ten days after the service thereof or on or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance, if such time is less than ten days after service, serve upon the party serving the subpoena written objection to inspection or copying of any or all of the designated materials, or to inspection of the premises. Miss. R. Civ. Proc. 45(d)(2)(B) (amended eff 7/1/13).

Motion to Quash – Timely Made

A motion to quash must be “timely” made. Miss. R. Civ. Proc. 45(d)(1)(A) (amended eff 7/1/13).

Notice of Deposition – Reasonable Notice

A party desiring to take the deposition of any person upon oral examination must give reasonable notice in writing to every other party to the action. Miss. R. Civ. Proc. 30(b).