Can someone passing through Georgia en route to another state for testimony be served with a subpoena?

In Georgia, a person passing through the state en route to another location for testimony generally cannot be served with a subpoena while they are merely transiting through the state. This principle is rooted in the idea that individuals who are not residents or not legally present in the state do not fall under its jurisdiction for purposes of legal convenience. The requirement for a valid subpoena includes the necessity for personal jurisdiction, which is typically established through residency or substantial connections to the state.

Thus, serving a subpoena on someone who is only passing through would not be permissible unless they have established residency or ties to Georgia that would warrant the state's jurisdiction in this legal matter. This means that if someone is only in Georgia temporarily, they do not have the same legal obligations as a resident or someone with a significant presence in the state, making them exempt from being compelled to testify in such a manner.