Quick Summary
A subpoena (also called witness summons) is a formal legal document that commands a person to appear before a court or other legal proceeding to testify as a witness or produce documents.
A subpoena (also called witness summons) is a formal legal document that commands a person to appear before a court or other legal proceeding to testify as a witness or produce documents.
Key Characteristics
- Court order to appear as witness
- Ad testificandum: To testify
- Duces tecum: To produce documents
Legal Framework
Can be challenged for harassment
Key Points
- Court order to appear as witness
- Ad testificandum: To testify
- Duces tecum: To produce documents
- Failure to comply is contempt of court
- Witness is entitled to expenses
- Can be challenged for harassment