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AO 88A

Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action

Federal · United States Courts · Effective December 1, 2020

This form is a legal order that tells a person they must appear at a specific time, date, and place to give testimony during a deposition in a civil case. It also tells the person what documents or items they must bring to the deposition.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used in a civil lawsuit when one party needs another person to testify under oath and bring certain materials to a deposition.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a subpoena that commands someone to appear at a deposition to give testimony in a civil case.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The Proof of Service section mentions that the server may need to tender fees for attendance and mileage.
Who can use this form?
The form is used in a civil action and is issued by an attorney representing a party in the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2020.

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