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to subpoena
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to officially summon someone to attend a court proceeding, produce evidence, or provide testimony under penalty of law
Subpoena
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a legal document issued by a court or administrative agency, compelling an individual to appear as a witness, produce certain documents, or provide testimony in a legal proceeding
subpoena
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Example
Investigators are currently subpoenaing financial records for the ongoing investigation.
The prosecutor may subpoena a witness to testify in a criminal trial.
The court has the authority to subpoena individuals who may have information about a case.
Attorneys can subpoena documents relevant to a legal case from involved parties.
If necessary, the prosecutor will likely subpoena the expert witness for the upcoming trial.
