Subpoena - Subpoena Duces Tecum

SUBPOENA / SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM. This form is used in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County, Illinois, serves as a formal legal order requiring an individual to appear in court to provide testimony or to produce documents relevant to a pending case. The basic subpoena compels the named person to attend a court proceeding at a specified date, time, and location to testify truthfully about matters they may have knowledge of, either for the plaintiff or the defendant. If the box for Subpoena Duces Tecum is checked, the subpoena not only requires the individual’s presence but also commands them to bring specified documents, records, or other tangible evidence that may pertain to the case. This is commonly used when the party needs to obtain critical documentation from a non-party witness. Failure to comply with the subpoena can result in legal penalties, including being held in contempt of court. The form also includes sections for the issuing attorney's contact information, notice requirements under Illinois Supreme Court rules, and a Proof of Service section to document how and when the subpoena was served to the witness. www.FormsWorkflow.com