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summons or subpoena.
Subpoena
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subpoena
By subpoena, or summons, or if the person is actually in court, the judge can order it personally.
A subpoena issued by the court.
A subpoena is a writ served to command someone's appearance in court. There is no "charge" involved with it. . . unless, perhaps, the person who was subpoenaed fails to appear.
It is a summons. A similar instrument is a subpoena, which compels an individual to provide evidence or appear as a witness in court.
It is a summons. A similar instrument is a subpoena, which compels an individual to provide evidence or appear as a witness in court.
Generally, it means you are required to appear at a court hearing. You are either being sued by someone, or you have knowledge and/or evidence that you need to present to the court.
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A legal order that requires a person to appear in court or produce requested documents is called a subpoena. It is a legal document issued by a court or government agency to compel an individual to provide testimony or evidence in a legal proceeding. Failure to comply with a subpoena can result in penalties or contempt of court charges.