SB 987 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, further providing for subpoena of records.

SB 987 amends Pennsylvania's rules of evidence to clarify procedures for subpoenaing records in legal cases. It directly affects courts, attorneys, and organizations holding records (such as hospitals or financial institutions) by specifying how records can be legally requested. The key provision modifies Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to define acceptable formats and timelines for producing documents under subpoena. This change aims to streamline access to evidence while maintaining procedural safeguards for record-holding entities. The bill is currently pending referral to the Judiciary committee for further review.
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 4, 2025 Last action Sep 4, 2025
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