A subpoena is a legal document that commands a person to appear in court or provide evidence. It can also be used to force someone to produce documents or other physical evidence for use in a legal proceeding.
Usage examples
The attorney issued a subpoena to a witness, requesting that they appear in court to testify.
The prosecutor decided to subpoena the bank records of the suspect to gather more evidence for the case.
The defense attorney filed a motion to quash the subpoena, arguing that it was overly burdensome for their client.
The judge granted the subpoena, ordering the hospital to provide medical records relevant to the ongoing investigation.
The grand jury issued a subpoena to a government official, demanding documents related to alleged misconduct.
In late July, the New York Times released a lengthy story that alleged the governor's top aides tried to stop Moreland commissioners from issuing subpoenas of Cuomo donors in corruption probes. (wamc.org)
MySpace requires personal service of subpoenas in civil matters. (lawyerist.com)
«I assume Facebook's been served with subpoenas from the Special Counsel Mueller's office,» Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy asked Zuckerberg. (fortune.com)