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By issuing a subpoena and confirming that the subpoena has been served on the wittness. If the person doesn't respond to the subpoena in some cases the DA can then ask for a Bench Warrant to issue. The wittness could then be arrested and asked questions while in custody. The potential witness is served a subpoena and is legally obligated to appear at the time stated or be charged with contempt of court. In which case a warrant will be issued for the person's arrest and after the person is taken into custody he or she will still be brought into court to testify. The prosecutor can request the court to deem the person a hostile witness and the judge can order the individual to answer questions put to them or face further contempt and obstruction charges.
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A person in one state cannot be subpoenaed by a subpoena from another state, because the out of state court has no authority in the state in which the witness resides. A state court's subpoena power is limited to its own geographical boundaries and extends no further. One state has no authority to send its law enforcement officers into another state to enforce the out of state subpoena, nor does one state court have the authority to order the law enforcement officers of another state to enforce it. In civil matters, at times, a request may be made in the state of residence for the issuance of a subpoena to compel the witness to appear at a location in the state of residence for a deposition to be used at trial. Many states have adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions & Discovery Act for out of state civil subpoena methods. In criminal matters, there is a procedure under the Uniform Act To Secure The Attendance Of Witnesses From Without A State In Criminal Proceedings Many but not all states have adopted this uniform law and cooperate when it comes to criminal matters.
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In California, attorney are authorized to issue subpoenas to in-state witnesses. However, in order to obtain a subpoena of a witness who is out-of-state, the person seeking the subpoena must get an order signed by the judge.
Subpoena is a noun (a subpoena) and a verb (to subpoena).
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A subpoena is not something you answer. A subpoena is a court order requiring you to appear in court. States have a certain amount of time in which you must be served with the subpoena prior to the court date, ranging from 2 days to as long as 14 days. Your state may require 10 days notice. In any event, if you have been served with a subpoena, you need to appear as directed. If you cannot appear, you should contact the party who issued the subpoena and discuss your problem.
On the registered agent in whatever state your lawsuit is pending in. Check with your secretary of state to find that person.