rule 45 allows attorneys of record in a case to issue subpoenas without leave of the court, I think subpoena may not 'come from the court' per this https://me

rule 45 allows attorneys of record in a case to issue subpoenas without leave of the court, I think subpoena may not 'come from the court' per this https://media.goldbergsegalla.com/uploads/sll-mpl_forthedefense_oct2013.pdf https://media.goldbergsegalla.com/uploads/sll-mpl_forthedefe... (but this doesn't change your point about risk of contempt + it being a good idea to respond)