Which service method is expressly permitted for subpoenas, including return receipt requested?

Which service method is expressly permitted for subpoenas, including return receipt requested?

• A. Registered or certified mail return receipt requested
• B. Personal delivery only
• C. By posting at the courthouse
• D. By telegraph

Answer: (A)

The main concept tested is how subpoenas may be served under North Carolina Rules. The rule expressly authorizes serving a subpoena by delivering a copy to the person, or by mailing the copy by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. Using return receipt provides concrete proof that the recipient received the subpoena, which helps establish the timing for compliance. Among the options, mailing the subpoena using registered or certified mail with return receipt requested is the permitted method. Other methods listed—personal delivery only, posting at the courthouse, or using a telegraph—are not the recognized, expressly permitted ways under the rule.

The main concept tested is how subpoenas may be served under North Carolina Rules. The rule expressly authorizes serving a subpoena by delivering a copy to the person, or by mailing the copy by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. Using return receipt provides concrete proof that the recipient received the subpoena, which helps establish the timing for compliance. Among the options, mailing the subpoena using registered or certified mail with return receipt requested is the permitted method. Other methods listed—personal delivery only, posting at the courthouse, or using a telegraph—are not the recognized, expressly permitted ways under the rule.