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Order to Attend Court or Provide Documents: Subpoena/Subpoena Duces Tecum

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2007

This form is an official court order that tells a person they must either show up at a court hearing or give the court specific documents. It warns that failing to follow the order could result in fines, jail time, or an arrest warrant.

The court describes it as: States a court's decision that a person must appear in court on a certain date or provide the court with certain documents.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used in criminal and juvenile cases when a court needs someone to appear in court or provide certain records.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What does this form tell me to do?
It tells you if you must attend a hearing, or if you must provide copies of certain documents to the court. You must follow the specific instructions checked on the form.
What happens if I ignore this order?
The form states that if you do not follow the order, the judge can fine you, send you to jail, or issue a warrant for your arrest.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2007.

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