YOU’VE BEEN SERVED
Complete this form only if records have been prepared and you’d like us to copy or pick records up from your office!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I've been served with a Subpoena, now what?
- Review the Subpoena packet which includes the case information, records requested, requesting party, additional parties, and the deposition date (date records are due).
- Review the “ATTACHMENT 3 – Specified Records Requested”, which describes the records requested.
- Gather all the records requested in the subpoena.
- Complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record (last page).
- Email/Fax or Mail a copy of the records and Affidavit of Custodian of records to our office OR contact us to schedule an appointment for pick up or copy.
I’ve been served an Authorization, now what?
- Review the Authorization packet. The Notice of Authorization (first page) includes the case information, requesting party, records requested, and the date records are due.
- Review the 2nd and 3rd page to review the authorization signed by the applicant/patient/employee.
- Gather all the records requested.
- Complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record (last page).
- Email/Fax or Mail a copy of the records and the Affidavit of Custodian of Record to our office OR contact us to schedule an appointment for pick up or copy.
I’ve been served a Subpoena requiring Personal Appearance, now what?
I’ve been served with two Subpoenas or Authorizations for the same person’s records, why?
Also check what company served the subpoena, sometimes both sides of the case are seeking records at the same time. Each party is free to their own discovery so you may have received a subpoena from the Applicant’s Attorney and the Defense Attorney.
Do I have to comply?
Do I have to appear in person?
If you were served with a Subpoena Duces Tecum to produce records indicating that you must appear before Republic Document Management, you do NOT need to appear. Your paperwork states, “We COMMAND YOU to appear before Republic Document Management…” Below the California Seal on the bottom of the page, you will find a note that states, “You may fully comply with the subpoena by mailing records described to the person and place stated above within 10 days of service of this subpoena.”
You can comply with our request by sending records to our office by mail, email or fax by the date listed on the first page of the subpoena paperwork. We can also visit your location to pick up the records or copy the file.
What records do you need?
I do not have these records…
I lost records…
These records were destroyed…
What is a "CNR," or Certificate of No Records?
I've never heard of this person…
The file is TOO BIG! Can you copy the records for me?
Can you pick up records?
Can I Email, Fax or Mail records in?
Visalia, CA 93277.
If you prefer to email records, please send the file securely, with password protection. We can also share a secure folder with you, so that records may be uploaded directly to a Record Compliance Specialist. Request access to a secure folder by contacting us by email.
Why do I have to complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record?
How do I complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record?
I’ve been served a subpoena duces tecum, don’t I need an authorization/signed release from the patient to release records?
California Civil Code Section 56.10 declares that an authorization is not required when a subpoena duces tecum has been served stating, “No provider of healthcare, healthcare services plan, or contractor shall disclose medical information regarding a patient of the provider of health care of an enrollee or subscriber of health care service plan without first obtaining authorization, except as provided in subdivision (b) or (c)…(b)(3) By a party to a proceeding before a court or administrative agency pursuant to a subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, notice to appear served pursuant to Section 1987 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or any provision authorizing discovery in a proceeding before a court of administrative agency.”
What can I charge to produce these files?
If you are NOT a party to the case, you were served a Subpoena and you plan to provide a copy of the file to us, you may charge according to California Evidence Code 1563 which allows $24 an hour and $.10 per page, plus a $15 witness fee. You may also charge for the cost of shipping.
If you were served an Authorization to release records and you plan to provide a copy of the file to us, you may charge according to California Evidence Code1158 which allows for $16 an hour and $.10 per page per page, plus a $15 witness fee. You may also charge for the cost of shipping.
Am I being sued?
Shouldn’t my Insurance Company take care of this?
Shouldn’t my attorney take care of this?
Why do you keep calling me?
Unhappy or have a compliant?
Any other questions?
Address
3435 S. Demaree St. Suite D
Visalia, CA 93277
YOU’VE BEEN SERVED
Complete this form only if records have been prepared and you’d like us to copy or pick records up from your office!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I've been served with a Subpoena, now what?
- Review the Subpoena packet which includes the case information, records requested, requesting party, additional parties, and the deposition date (date records are due).
- Review the “ATTACHMENT 3 – Specified Records Requested”, which describes the records requested.
- Gather all the records requested in the subpoena.
- Complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record (last page).
- Email/Fax or Mail a copy of the records and Affidavit of Custodian of records to our office OR contact us to schedule an appointment for pick up or copy.
I’ve been served an Authorization, now what?
- Review the Authorization packet. The Notice of Authorization (first page) includes the case information, requesting party, records requested, and the date records are due.
- Review the 2nd and 3rd page to review the authorization signed by the applicant/patient/employee.
- Gather all the records requested.
- Complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record (last page).
- Email/Fax or Mail a copy of the records and the Affidavit of Custodian of Record to our office OR contact us to schedule an appointment for pick up or copy.
I’ve been served a Subpoena requiring Personal Appearance, now what?
I’ve been served with two Subpoenas or Authorizations for the same person’s records, why?
Also check what company served the subpoena, sometimes both sides of the case are seeking records at the same time. Each party is free to their own discovery so you may have received a subpoena from the Applicant’s Attorney and the Defense Attorney.
Do I have to comply?
Do I have to appear in person?
If you were served with a Subpoena Duces Tecum to produce records indicating that you must appear before Republic Document Management, you do NOT need to appear. Your paperwork states, “We COMMAND YOU to appear before Republic Document Management…” Below the California Seal on the bottom of the page, you will find a note that states, “You may fully comply with the subpoena by mailing records described to the person and place stated above within 10 days of service of this subpoena.”
You can comply with our request by sending records to our office by mail, email or fax by the date listed on the first page of the subpoena paperwork. We can also visit your location to pick up the records or copy the file.
What records do you need?
I do not have these records…
I lost records…
These records were destroyed…
What is a "CNR," or Certificate of No Records?
I've never heard of this person…
The file is TOO BIG! Can you copy the records for me?
Can you pick up records?
Can I Email, Fax or Mail records in?
Visalia, CA 93277.
If you prefer to email records, please send the file securely, with password protection. We can also share a secure folder with you, so that records may be uploaded directly to a Record Compliance Specialist. Request access to a secure folder by contacting us by email.
Why do I have to complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record?
How do I complete the Affidavit of Custodian of Record?
I’ve been served a subpoena duces tecum, don’t I need an authorization/signed release from the patient to release records?
California Civil Code Section 56.10 declares that an authorization is not required when a subpoena duces tecum has been served stating, “No provider of healthcare, healthcare services plan, or contractor shall disclose medical information regarding a patient of the provider of health care of an enrollee or subscriber of health care service plan without first obtaining authorization, except as provided in subdivision (b) or (c)…(b)(3) By a party to a proceeding before a court or administrative agency pursuant to a subpoena, subpoena duces tecum, notice to appear served pursuant to Section 1987 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or any provision authorizing discovery in a proceeding before a court of administrative agency.”
What can I charge to produce these files?
If you are NOT a party to the case, you were served a Subpoena and you plan to provide a copy of the file to us, you may charge according to California Evidence Code 1563 which allows $24 an hour and $.10 per page, plus a $15 witness fee. You may also charge for the cost of shipping.
If you were served an Authorization to release records and you plan to provide a copy of the file to us, you may charge according to California Evidence Code1158 which allows for $16 an hour and $.10 per page per page, plus a $15 witness fee. You may also charge for the cost of shipping.
Am I being sued?
Shouldn’t my Insurance Company take care of this?
Shouldn’t my attorney take care of this?
Why do you keep calling me?
Unhappy or have a compliant?
Any other questions?
Address
3435 S. Demaree St. Suite D
Visalia, CA 93277
