what is the purpose of a subpoena issued
If you have received a legal document called a subpoena from a process server, it is important that you know what this paper is and what it means to you. A subpoena is an order issued by the court, usually 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 at least 18 years old.