Subpoena To Appear And Testify At A Hearing Or Trial In A Civil Action {AO 88}

AO 88 (Rev. 02/14), SUBPOENA TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY AT A HEARING OR TRIAL IN A CIVIL ACTION. This form is used in the United States federal court system, specifically in civil actions, to issue a subpoena to a witness directing them to appear and testify at a hearing or trial. The subpoena compels the individual named in the document to appear in court and testify under oath. The information required in the form includes the name and contact information of the witness, the date and time of the appearance, and the location of the court. The subpoena is a legal document that must be served properly, usually by a process server, to the witness. Failure to comply with a subpoena can result in penalties, including fines or even imprisonment. Notice to the person who issues or requests this subpoena: If this subpoena commands the production of documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things before trial, a notice and a copy of the subpoena must be served on each party in this case before it is served on the person to whom it is directed. Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(a)(4). www.FormsWorkflow.com