Subpoena Ad Testificandum - Requisites of Form in The United States

Requisites of Form in The United States

In the United States, the form of a subpoena may be prescribed by statute of the state, or by the rule of the local court.

A subpoena requires the person therein named to appear and attend before a court or magistrate at the time and place, to testify as a witness.

Under the Uniform Rules of Criminal Procedure, the subpoena must state the name of the court and the title, if any, of the proceeding. It must command each person to whom it is directed to attend and give testimony. The time and place must be specified.

The rules governing civil and criminal procedure in federal court provide for the subpoena of witnesses, and specify the form and requisites thereof.

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