Electronic subpoena service
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for delivering a subpoena over a distributed network, the method comprising:
- storing information comprising a subpoena on a computerized server;
transmitting the information comprising the subpoena from the server to a designated computerized device; and
receiving data responsive to a request contained within the subpoena.
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Abstract
A method and system for delivering a subpoena via an electronic subpoena service. The electronic delivery can constitute legal service of the subpoena or be accompanied by hardcopy service. Utilization of a system to serve subpoenas can provide timely and efficient service with an automated audit trail. The system can enable broad service with confirmed identification of relevant parties to be served. An automated search of electronic records provides uniform search criteria an compliance, even with multiple locations and subsidiaries, including foreign subsidiaries. Ongoing searching via real time monitoring of accounts, credit, entities wire transfer and other activities also provides a level of detail and uniformity heretofore unavailable.
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24 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for delivering a subpoena over a distributed network, the method comprising:
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storing information comprising a subpoena on a computerized server;
transmitting the information comprising the subpoena from the server to a designated computerized device; and
receiving data responsive to a request contained within the subpoena. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer-implemented method for processing an electronic subpoena, the method comprising:
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receiving information comprising a subpoena on a computerized device;
searching stored computer records for data relating to a request contained within the subpoena; and
transmitting data related to a relating to the request contained within the subpoena to a designated aggregation device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for delivering a subpoena, the method comprising:
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storing information comprising a subpoena on a computerized server;
delivering a hardcopy of the subpoena to the subpoenaed party;
delivering a subpoena identifier with the hardcopy of the subpoena, wherein the subpoena identifier uniquely identifies the subpoena;
transmitting the information comprising the subpoena and the subpoena identifier from the server to a designated computerized device; and
receiving data responsive to a request contained within the subpoena.
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17. A method for processing a subpoena, the method comprising:
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receiving a hardcopy of a subpoena including a subpoena identifier;
receiving electronic information comprising a subpoena and a subpoena identifier with a computerized device;
confirming the subpoena identifier received electronically corresponds with the hardcopy subpoena identifier;
searching stored computer records for data relating to a request contained within the subpoena; and
transmitting data related to a relating to the request contained within the subpoena to a designated aggregation device.
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18. A computerized system for delivering a subpoena, the system comprising:
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a computer server capable of communicating via a communications network; and
executable software stored on the server and executable on demand, the software operative with the server to cause the system to;
store information comprising a subpoena on a computerized server;
transmit the information comprising the subpoena from the server to a designated computerized device; and
receive data responsive to a request contained within the subpoena. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. Computer executable program code residing on a computer-readable medium, the program code comprising instructions for causing a computer to:
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store information comprising a subpoena on a computerized server;
transmit the information comprising the subpoena from the server to a designated computerized device; and
receive data responsive to a request contained within the subpoena.
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23. A computer data signal embodied in a digital data stream comprising data relating to service of a subpoena, wherein the computer data signal is generated by a method comprising the steps of:
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storing information comprising a subpoena on a computerized server;
transmitting the information comprising the subpoena from the server to a designated computerized device; and
receiving data responsive to a request contained within the subpoena.
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24. A method of interacting with a computerized device so as to receive and respond to a subpoena, the method comprising the steps of:
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initiating interaction with a host computer on a communications network;
inputting information via a graphical user interface, wherein the information identifies an entity to which a subpoena is to be served;
downloading a subpoena; and
acknowledging receipt of the subpoena.
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Specification