What is subpoena?

A subpoena is a legal document used in Idaho’s civil court procedure. It is an order from the court to the recipient to appear in court or to provide evidence. A subpoena can be either a subpoena ad testificandum or a subpoena duces tecum. A subpoena ad testificandum requires someone to appear in court to give testimony. This type of subpoena can be general, which means that it does not require that any witness come to court to testify, or it can be specific, which means that it names a witness and requires them to appear in court. A subpoena duces tecum orders a witness to bring evidence, such as documents or other types of physical evidence, to the court. This type of subpoena is used to get information from a witness before they testify. It is important to comply with subpoenas. If someone is ordered to appear in court and does not, they can be found in contempt of court, which can result in a fine or even jail time. If someone does not comply with a subpoena duces tecum, they can also be found in contempt of court. In Idaho, subpoenas must include the court’s name, the name of the case, and the date and time of the hearing. It is also important to note that witnesses that appear in court and testify under a subpoena do not have to pay the court fees associated with testifying.

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