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In California, attorney are authorized to issue subpoenas to in-state witnesses. However, in order to obtain a subpoena of a witness who is out-of-state, the person seeking the subpoena must get an order signed by the judge.

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Not necessarily, they may be issued (and usually are) by the Clerk Of The Court's office or by the attorney for a party in the name of the Clerk.

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