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Subpoena Guidance

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Where and how to serve a subpoena depends on the Bureau and whether the subpoena requests records or requires an employee to testify. Follow the instructions below. If you have questions, contact Rachel Ruthenberg at 971-277-0247 or rachel.ruthenberg@portlandoregon.gov.

Methods for serving a subpoena on the City of Portland vary by Bureau:

  • Portland Police Bureau (PPB) – Records Subpoenas
    Serve at: Custodian of Records, Portland Police Bureau Records Division
    1111 SW 2nd Ave, Room 1126, Portland, OR 97204.

 

 

 

  • Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) – Records or Testimony Subpoenas
    Serve at: 3732 SE 99th Ave, Portland, OR 97266
    Questions may be directed to: BOECResearch@portlandoregon.gov

 

  • All Other Bureaus – Records Subpoenas
    Serve at: Portland City Attorney's Office, City Hall,
    1221 SW 4th Ave, Room 430, Portland, OR 97204

 

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