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A writ requiring appearance in court to give testimony is called a subpoena.

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Is a court order requiring someone to appear in court?

A writ requiring appearance in court to give testimony is called a subpoena.


What is a court order reqiring someone to appear in court?

This is called a SUBPOENA. if you fail to appear in court after you have been subpoeaned you can be charged with contempt of court.


What is the court order requiring the release of a witness called?

The court order requiring the release of a witness is typically called a "subpoena." A subpoena commands the witness to appear and testify or produce evidence in a legal proceeding. If the witness is in custody, a "writ of habeas corpus" may also be used to secure their release for testimony.


If you have a restraining order on someone do you still need to appear in court if your summons and they are there?

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Can a lawyer show up to court for a promise to appear?

Can someone else show to court for me if i signed a promise to appear.


What is the meaning of the word summoned?

It means to be called to appear; usually to appear before the person who called. Such as to be summoned by a court of law.


What is a court order requiring the appearance of a witness names by the defendant called?

Subpoena.


What is a citation for failure to appear in a civil case?

A citation for failure to appear in a civil case is a court order requiring an individual to appear in court at a specified date and time. Failure to comply with the citation can result in penalties, such as fines or arrest warrants being issued.


What compels someone to appear in court?

Subpoenas and judicial orders and, of course, arrests which require your compelled appearance at a preliminary hearing or arraignment.


If you are unable to appear in court for medical reasons can you assign someone as a Power of Attorney in a family court?

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Can your lawyer represent you in traffic court therefore not requiring you to appear?

Sometimes. You would need to check with your lawyer to see if they are willing to do so. You also need to confirm that the specific court will allow it.


What is the difference between summoned and summonsed?

Summonsed is an official, legal term referring to being called to appear in court. Summoning someone in everyday usage is just to call or request them.