Subpoena & Records Retrieval

Twenty years of experience at your service.

Why serve with Gemini?

Subpoena prep

Gemini prepares your subpoenas for records, including the Notice to Consumer (if applicable), and mailings to opposing counsels.

Follow-up

We closely follow your order and provide periodic status reports.

Secure storage

Historical records can be accessed from our portal with your client login. Access includes invoices, requests, Declaration of Custodian of Records and the records.

On-location serves

Our expert staff serves the subpoena on the location and returns to copy the records.

Easy access

Access your records from a download link that we provide you, in addition to USB, paper copies, or whatever your preference.

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Tony Alba

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Suzy Martinez RETURNS CALLS!!! These days it’s hard to find service like this. By doing this simple thing she elevates herself and her service. It makes the experience worth it.

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Before You Send…

  • Please provide detailed patient information when requesting medical records if you have access to this information: Social Security Number, Date of Birth and Date of Incident.

  • If you have date limitations, please be sure to make a notation of this on your request, otherwise we will obtain any and all records.

  • Please note if you would like diagnostic films, billing records and/or insurance records.

  • Please designate for large medical centers if you want both the hospital and the clinic records.

  • On matters involving real estate transactions, the notice to consumer must be sent to all parties involved (buyers/sellers); therefore, please include the names and addresses of all parties to be noticed.

  • Subpoenas are used to obtain records, rather than authorizations, 20 days after the Summons has been served (CCP 2025)

  • Records from any veterans affairs office requires a signed authorization.

  • Any request for telephonic records requires a signed authorization by the party of record on the account.

  • Any mental health records require a special signed authorization which specifically states the release of psychiatric/mental health records.

  • Any HIV/AIDS treatment-related medical records require a special signed authorization which specifically states the release of those records.

  • If using a medical authorization, please make sure the authorization is dated by the patient within the last six months. Make sure the authorization is HIPAA compliant.

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Civil codes to know

  • CCP 1985 – Subpoena/Consumer Records

  • CCP 2025 – Objections/Motions

  • EVID 1560 – Production of Business Records

Quick Facts

How can I subpoena records for my client?

To subpoena records for your client, draft a subpoena detailing the documents needed, then file it with the court for approval. Once approved, it’s served to the record holder, who must legally provide the requested information. Using a records retrieval service can simplify this process, ensuring subpoenas are filed, served, and tracked accurately and efficiently.

How can I subpoena records for my client?

To subpoena records for your client, draft a subpoena detailing the documents needed, then file it with the court for approval. Once approved, it’s served to the record holder, who must legally provide the requested information. Using a records retrieval service can simplify this process, ensuring subpoenas are filed, served, and tracked accurately and efficiently.

What is records retrieval?

What is records retrieval?