is a subpoena a court order
A subpoena is an order issued by the court requiring you to appear in person at a certain place, date and time to testify as a witness about a particular case. In a criminal case, you can be subpoenaed only to testify in court. In a civil case, you may be subpoenaed for out-of-court testimony as well.In either kind of case, a subpoena may require you to provide documents. A subpoena must be delivered in person.In most cases this can be done by one of the parties in the case or by anyone who is 18 or older.n a civil case, you may be subpoenaed for out-of-court testimony as well. In either kind of case, a subpoena may require you to provide documents. A subpoena must be delivered in person. In most cases this can be done by one of the parties in the case or by anyone who is 18 or older.