You should forward the subpoena immediately to the Office of General Counsel as there are mandatory deadlines for responding. The OGC will review the document to determine whether it was served legally and whether the court from which the subpoena issued has jurisdiction over the university. Once OGC determines that the subpoena is legally valid, we will assist you in satisfying the request. The subpoena may require the production of documents and/or the appearance of a UNCW employee as a witness. If the subpoena relates to student records, FERPA obligates the university to attempt to notify a student about the request in advance of releasing any documents. The OGC may be able to limit its scope and/or relieve the employee from the requirement to appear in court. (OGC 7/24/2009)
