Subpoena

Under penalty; a document to cause a witness to appear under penalty if he/she should not do so.

A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

A command, issued under authority of a court or other authorized government entity, to a witness to appear and give testimony.

A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

A command issued by the Court to appear before the court on a certain date and time.

An order compelling a witness to appear and give testimony before a court.

A court order requiring a person to appear at a trial or hearing for the purpose of testifying as a witness. Under the Sixth Amendment, a criminal defendant has the right to compulsory process, that is, the right to subpoena witnesses to testify for the defense at trial. The government may also subpoena witnesses for trial. A subpoena may also order a witness to bring to a trial or hearing certain documents which are relevant to the case.

A subpoena is a form issued by the court requiring someone to appear in court and/or bring documents.