What is a Subpoena for Witness used for?

What is a Subpoena for Witness used for?

• A. To inform a witness when and in which court they are to appear, and who the summoning party is
• B. To compel production of documents
• C. To grant immunity
• D. To seal records

Answer: (A)

A subpoena for witness is designed to command a person to appear and testify, and it tells the witness exactly when and where to appear and who is requesting the testimony. It names the court or proceeding and the party summoning the witness, which helps enforce the obligation to attend. This is distinct from other subpoena types: a subpoena duces tecum is used to compel the production of documents, not just to require appearance; immunity is a separate protection granted by the court or statute; and sealing records is unrelated to issuing a subpoena.

A subpoena for witness is designed to command a person to appear and testify, and it tells the witness exactly when and where to appear and who is requesting the testimony. It names the court or proceeding and the party summoning the witness, which helps enforce the obligation to attend.

This is distinct from other subpoena types: a subpoena duces tecum is used to compel the production of documents, not just to require appearance; immunity is a separate protection granted by the court or statute; and sealing records is unrelated to issuing a subpoena.