Subpoena Duces Tecum (Noun)
Meaning
A writ issued by a court at the request of one of the parties to a suit; it requires a witness to bring to court or to a deposition any relevant documents under the witness's control.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lawyer requested a subpoena duces tecum to compel the witness to bring all relevant financial records to the deposition.
- The court issued a subpoena duces tecum to the CEO, requiring him to produce all emails related to the case.
- The defendant's attorney served a subpoena duces tecum on the plaintiff, demanding that she bring all medical records to the trial.
- The judge granted the motion for a subpoena duces tecum, allowing the prosecution to obtain key documents from the witness.
- The witness was served with a subpoena duces tecum, requiring her to bring her phone and computer to the court for examination.