Establishes the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"

HB 1711 establishes Missouri's adoption of the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act" to standardize how courts handle subpoenas issued by courts in other states. The bill requires parties seeking discovery in Missouri to submit foreign subpoenas to a local court clerk, who then issues a Missouri-compliant subpoena incorporating the original terms. This applies to all parties, attorneys, and courts involved in cross-state legal proceedings requiring testimony, document production, or property inspections. The law aims to streamline interstate legal cooperation while ensuring subpoenas follow Missouri's civil procedure rules.