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Subpoena

A court order compelling a person to testify (subpoena ad testificandum) or produce documents (subpoena duces tecum). Subpoenas can be issued to parties or non-parties. Failing to comply with a valid subpoena can result in contempt of court. You have the right to object to overly broad subpoenas.

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