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AO 90

Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Criminal Case

Federal · United States Courts · Effective August 1, 2009

This form is a legal order that commands a person to show up at a specific time, date, and place to give testimony during a deposition in a criminal case. It also lists documents or items the person must bring to the deposition.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used when someone needs to be legally ordered to testify during a deposition that happens as part of a criminal case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a subpoena that commands someone to appear at a specific time, date, and place to testify during a deposition in a criminal case.
Who issues this subpoena?
The subpoena is issued on application of an attorney.
What does the Proof of Service section do?
This section is used to prove that the subpoena was given to the named person, or to explain why it could not be served.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2009.

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