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A subpoena ad testificandum is a subpoena that directs a witness to appear in court to testify. The Latin phrase "ad testificandum" means "to testify." The other type of subpoena is a subpoena duces tecum, which commands a person to bring physical items such as business records to court. The Latin phrase "duces tecum " means "bring with you." It can be difficult to pronounce for most people.
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A subpoena which requests items be brought with the person is called a "subpoena duces tecum". A subpoena is an order directed to an individual commanding him to appear in court on a certain day to testify or produce documents in a pending lawsuit. The power to subpoena a person is granted officers of the court, such as clerks of courts, attorneys and judges. A person may be subpoenaed to appear in court or any designated location to provide testimony for trial or deposition or produce documents or other evidence.
A subpoena is an order directed to an individual commanding him to appear in court on a certain day to testify or produce documents in a pending lawsuit. The power to subpoena a person is granted officers of the court, such as clerks of courts, attorneys and judges. A person may be subpoenaed to appear in court or any designated location to provide testimony for trial or deposition or produce documents or other evidence. A subpoena which requests items be brought with the person is called a "subpoena duces tecum".
A subpoena duces tecum is used to compel the production of documents that might be admissible before the court (duces tecum is Latin for bring with you).Source: West's Encyclopedia of American Law, published by Thomson Gale
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Duces tecum. Used mostly as follows: Subpoena duces tecum. Meaning: A command to a witness to produce documents.
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"Duces tecum" is a legal term directing a person to produce specific documents or evidence in a court proceeding, while "ad testificandum" refers to a subpoena that requires a person to testify in court. In summary, duces tecum involves producing documents, while ad testificandum involves giving oral testimony.
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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.
"Duce" is an Italian word meaning "duke" that was often used to refer to Mussolini