subpoena

A subpoena is a court order that says a person must go to court. It’s also called a summons.

You may get a subpoena if you’re a witness in a court case. The subpoena tells you:

• where and when to go to court,
• who you are a witness for, and
• if you need to bring any documents or evidence to court.

If you do not do what it says in the subpoena, you could be arrested.