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If you are asking if one can subpoena a priest for information gained in the sacrament of Confession, the answer is, in America, no. A priest cannot be legally sanctioned to reveal under duress a sin that is confessed to him. Priests are in the business of saving souls, not aiding justice, or, even, saving lives. Furthermore, even IF a priest could face legal troubles over his oath to secrecy, a devout priest would rather be jailed than break this sacred oath.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf the judge is a witness to some issue in dispute. You cannot call a judge to testify about a case that he or she heard, but judge's are not automatically exempt from subpoena simply by their status.
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What part of speech is the word subpoena?
Subpoena is a noun (a subpoena) and a verb (to subpoena).
Can a subpoena be suspended?
A subpoena can be withdrawn or quashed.
Can they give you a subpoena on a Saturday?
Yes, they can serve you a subpoena on weekends.
Do you have to testify as a witness in a divorce case?
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A written paper that orders a person to appear in court is a?
summons or subpoena.
Who can serve a subpoena in California?
Any adult can serve a subpoena. They have to attest to the service.
Do they have to serve another subpoena when they refile a case that was dismissed?
summons or subpoena, yes
What is the purpose of a subpoena?
The purpose of a subpoena is to get someone to come to court to either testify for you or against you. When a person gets this subpoena, they have no choice but to attend the court session.
What if subpoena duces tecum is returned unserved?
Returned unserved means that the subpoena was not served to its intended target. The subject of the subpoena must then be located and served.
WHAT is the difference between subpoena duces tecum and judicial subpoena?
A "subpoena duces tecum." directs an individual to come to court and directs that certain items be brought with them. A 'regular' subpoena simply directs the individual to come to court.
Is the following sentence grammatically correct - Can you have the sheriff effect service of the subpoena?
The sentence is not grammatically correct. It should be written as "Can you have the sheriff serve the subpoena?"
Is a subpoena mandatory to go to court?
Yes. You can serve jail time for not respecting a subpoena.
