What Is an Information Subpoena?
An information subpoena is a legal document that requires a person or entity to provide answers to certain questions contained in the document. It is typically issued by a court at the request of a party who is seeking information from another party. The person or entity who receives the subpoena must answer all of the questions in the document within a certain number of days. If the subpoena questions aren’t answered within the allotted time period, the issuing court may hold a hearing to determine whether the non-compliant party will be held in contempt. At the hearing, the non-responding party will need to provide the court with an explanation of why the questions weren’t answered. If the party is found in contempt, he or she may be fined or even sentenced to time in jail.
