A subpoena is a writ compelling the attendance of someone at a court proceeding. It requires them to appear in court at the specified court. If they don’t appear in court or respond to the subpoena requests, they may have criminal contempt or civil contempt charges applied.

If you want to know more about what is a subpoena or what his or her legal obligation is if they are served a traditional or witness subpoena, then keep reading the following sections.

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