(a) General rule.--An application to a court for a protective order or to enforce, quash or modify a subpoena issued by a prothonotary under section 5335 (relating to issuance of subpoena) must comply with the rules and statutes of this Commonwealth and be submitted to the court that ordered service of the subpoena.
(b) Authority for order.--Upon application, the court may proceed as provided by the applicable rules and laws of this Commonwealth, including, but not limited to: section 4132 (relating to attachment and summary punishment for contempts); Chapter 59 (relating to depositions and witnesses); Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 4011 (relating to Limitation of Scope of Discovery and Deposition) and 4012 (relating to Protective Orders).
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