Adopted December 14, 1989 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule supplies the form of the notice to attend, used to direct a party to appear at a proceeding and to bring specified documents or things, with a warning that failing to comply may bring sanctions.
The notice to attend required by Rule 234.3(a) shall be substantially in the following form: (Caption) NOTICE TO ATTEND To : (Name(s) of Party/Parties)
(1)You are directed to come to at (Court room or other place) , Pennsylvania, on at o’clock, . M., to testify on behalf of in the above case, and to remain until excused.
(2)And bring with you the following: If you fail to attend or to produce the documents or things required by this notice to attend, you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Date: Party or Party’s Attorney Address Telephone Number
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Plain-English Summary
A party — unlike a non-party witness — is brought to a proceeding by a notice to attend rather than a subpoena, and this rule prints that notice. Captioned in the action and addressed to the party, it directs the party to come to a stated place and time and to bring along any listed documents or things.
It warns that failure to attend or to produce may expose the party to the sanctions the rules authorize. The Official Note adds that where the party is a corporation or similar entity, the notice should name the officer or managing agent whose attendance is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a required form for a notice to attend?
Yes. A notice to attend must be substantially in the form set out in this rule.
Official Note
Official Note: If the party to be served is a corporation or similar entity, designate the officer or managing agent whose attendance is being required.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 234.7 adopted December 14, 1989, effective January 1, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 7.
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as:form of notice to attendnotice to attend form