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Subpoena for Witness

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a legal order that tells a person to show up in court to give testimony. It directs the person to appear on a specific date, time, and location for a criminal case.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used in a criminal case when someone needs to be called to testify as a witness. It is issued by the court on application from one of the involved parties.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a subpoena for a witness, which means it legally commands someone to appear in court to testify in a criminal case.
Who can issue this subpoena?
It can be issued by the Commonwealth, the Defendant, the County, the Plaintiff, the City, or the Town.
What does the 'Return of Service' section do?
This section is used to prove that the subpoena was properly given to the person named in the order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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