Subpoena

Subpoena law reference — types of subpoenas, service requirements, compliance obligations, and motion to quash. Use when issuing, receiving, or responding to subpoenas in legal proceedings.

Subpoena — Legal Subpoena Reference

Quick-reference skill for subpoena types, procedures, compliance, and challenges.

When to Use

• Understanding types of subpoenas (ad testificandum, duces tecum)
• Issuing subpoenas to witnesses or for documents
• Responding to or complying with a subpoena
• Filing motions to quash or modify subpoenas
• Understanding contempt consequences for non-compliance

Commands

intro

scripts/script.sh intro

Overview of subpoenas — definition, purpose, and legal authority.

types

scripts/script.sh types

Types of subpoenas — testimony, documents, deposition, administrative.

procedure

scripts/script.sh procedure

How to issue and serve a subpoena — rules and requirements.

compliance

scripts/script.sh compliance

Responding to subpoenas — obligations, timelines, and privilege.

quash

scripts/script.sh quash

Motions to quash or modify — grounds and procedures.

federal

scripts/script.sh federal

Federal subpoena rules — FRCP Rule 45 details.

examples

scripts/script.sh examples

Practical subpoena scenarios and common issues.

checklist

scripts/script.sh checklist

Subpoena issuance and response checklist.

help

scripts/script.sh help

version

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration

Variable	Description
SUBPOENA_DIR	Data directory (default: ~/.subpoena/)

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