(subpoena) (suh-pea-nah) n. an order of the court for a witness to appear at a particular
time and place to testify and/or produce documents in the control of the witness
(if a "subpena duces tecum"). A subpena is used to obtain testimony from a witness
at both depositions (testimony under oath taken outside of court) and at trial.
Subpenas are usually issued automatically by the court clerk but must be served
personally on the party being summoned. Failure to appear as required by the subpena
can be punished as contempt of court if it appears the absence was intentional or
without cause.
See also contempt of court deposition subpena duces tecum subpoena witness
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