IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND :CRIMINAL/CIVIL NO. : : ___________________________ : ____________________ : ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::EX PARTE PETITION OF DEFENDANT FOR ISSUANCE OF ____________ AT THE EXPENSE OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (RULE 17FRCrim.P. & RULE 45 FRCivP). TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGE OF SAID COURT: The Petition of ___________________________________________________________by ________________________________________, court appointed counsel, respectfully represents: 1. That a hearing is scheduled in the above entitled matter for _______________________ at ___________________________. 2. That the ____________________ desires certain persons to be present at said hearing to give evidence in his/her behalf, and certain records and documents to be also present for use as his/her evidence. 3. The ______________________ is financially unable to pay the fees of witnesses, and the presence of witnesses is necessary to an adequate defense. Reasons are set forth in the attachment as to why the presence of the witnesses is necessary to an adequate defense.4. That defendant hereby requests the Clerk of this Honorable Court to issue the _________________________ listed on the Order attached at the expense of the United States. WHEREFORE , the Defendant prays this Honorable Court to order that the said ____________________ be issued and served at the expense of the United States Government. _______________________________ Attorney for _____________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Address, Phone Number, Zip Code