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"Subpoena" means, literally, "under penalty" (Latin sub poena). In law it refers to an order to appear or suffer a penalty for contempt of court.

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What does the word executed mean in a subpoena document?

It means that whatever was called for in the subpoena was carried out as ordered.


What does it mean if you receive a subpoena, and does receiving a subpoena indicate that you are in trouble?

Receiving a subpoena means you are legally required to provide testimony or evidence in a court case. It does not necessarily mean you are in trouble, but it does indicate that you are involved in a legal matter that requires your participation.


What is the British equivalent of a subpoena?

In the UK, the equivalent of a subpoena is a 'summons'. It is known by this name in both and English and Scots law, which are entirely separate legal systems.


What does it mean to receive a subpoena?

Exactly what it means depends on the content of the subpoena. In general terms, a subpoena is a court order to produce evidence, which can include testimony. If the subpoena commands you to appear and testify in court, then you must do so or you can be arrested for contempt of court.


What part of speech is the word subpoena?

Subpoena is a noun (a subpoena) and a verb (to subpoena).


If a subpoena was not served can one be in contempt of court?

If you mean can you be held in contempt for not appearing on the date the subpoena said you had to appear on, the answer is no, you cannot be held in contempt of court. The subpoena is binding on you only if it is duly served upon you according to applicable law.


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A subpoena can be withdrawn or quashed.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?

If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.


What is the plural word of subpoena?

The plural form of subpoena is subpoenas.


Who can serve a subpoena in California?

Any adult can serve a subpoena. They have to attest to the service.


A written paper that orders a person to appear in court is a?

summons or subpoena.

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