Section 810-RICR-00-00-1.20 - SubpoenasA. Issuance. Subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or for the production of documentary evidence may be issued by any notary public pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-17-3, or by the Clerk.B. Service and Return. Return of service evidences service of a subpoena made by a Rhode Island sheriff or deputy sheriff; if service is made by another person, an affidavit describing the manner in which service was made, returned on or with the original subpoena, evidences service. In making service, a copy of the subpoena shall be shown to and left with the person to be served. The original subpoena, bearing or accompanied by the authorized return or affidavit, shall be delivered to the Clerk.C. Fees of Witnesses. Witnesses who are subpoenaed shall be paid fees as provided by the Superior Court Rules of Procedure.810 R.I. Code R. 810-RICR-00-00-1.20