Submit a Subpoena for a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper to Appear

If you require a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper to appear in court, the subpoena should be addressed to the Trooper and served at their workplace.

Requirements for a subpoena to appear

The subpoena must:

• Include a caption
• Show the docket number
• Be addressed to the Trooper
• Be accompanied by a witness and mileage fee
• Be served at the Trooper's workplace

Witness and mileage Fees

For Pennsylvania State Court:

• $5 per day
• $0.07 per mile, round trip (estimated from Trooper's workplace to deposition/hearing location and return)

For Federal Court:

• $40 per day
• $0.32 per mile, round trip (estimated from Trooper's workplace to deposition/hearing location and return)

Only certified checks or money orders are accepted, made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Fee Exceptions

Witness fees will not be required from government/prosecuting entities, such as the U.S. Attorney, the District Attorney, or the Office of Attorney General, although travel expenses for overnight travel will be claimed.