What is a subpoena?
A subpoena is a written court order requiring the attendance of the person named in the subpoena at a specified time and place for the purpose of being questioned under oath concerning a particular matter which is the subject of an investigation, proceeding, or lawsuit. A subpoena is issued by someone authorized by law, usually by the attorney for a party to a lawsuit, but very often issued by someone authorized to conduct an investigation such as the State Attorney General or local District Attorney. In addition to requiring the attendance of a person, a subpoena may also require the production of a paper, document, or other object relevant to the particular investigation, proceeding, or lawsuit. Usually a subpoena directs that the person named appear and give testimony in open court. However, certain subpoenas require the person to appear before a person or tribunal other than a court, such as a grand jury. A subpoena will identify the person who issued the subpoena as well as the ge
A subpoena is a court order for you to appear as a witness at the time and place specified. It requires you to appear as ordered, unless you are notified otherwise by the Deputy District Attorney handling the case. Failure to comply with the subpoena is a crime. It is not unusual for a hearing to be postponed or to become unnecessary, due to a plea of guilty or dismissal. Then, your appearance will become unnecessary. A number is listed on your subpoena, which you are to call the night before your court date to confirm that your appearance will be needed. Please call this recorded message. . . it may save you an unnecessary trip to court. If you must go to court, please bring your subpoena with you. Remember to keep the District Attorney”s office informed of any change of address and/or phone number. Must I appear in court at the time and date on the subpoena? Yes, however, special arrangements can be made in special cases. . .if you contact the DISTRICT ATTORNEY”S OFFICE at the numb
A subpoena is a legal document that may be issued in a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding. A subpoena may be served in order to require an individual to give testimony at a deposition, hearing or trial, or to produce documents or other tangible things for inspection and/or copying by another party. A subpoena must meet several specific requirements before it is legally enforceable. Before responding, an attorney from the Office of the General Counsel will review the subpoena to determine whether it is legally enforceable and, if not, take the necessary steps to so inform the parties and the court.
