Which instrument is used to require appearance to hear charges?

Which instrument is used to require appearance to hear charges?

• A. Subpoena
• B. Subpoena duces tecum
• C. Interrogatories
• D. Deposition

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that a subpoena is the tool used to compel someone to appear in court to testify or to hear charges. In criminal proceedings, a subpoena (often called a subpoena ad testificandum) is issued to require a person to appear and answer questions about the charges. Subpoena duces tecum focuses on producing documents, not just appearing to testify. Interrogatories are written questions used in discovery, not a summons to appear in court. Depositions involve sworn testimony outside of court for discovery, and while they require appearance, they are not the instrument used to compel appearance to hear charges in court.

The key idea is that a subpoena is the tool used to compel someone to appear in court to testify or to hear charges. In criminal proceedings, a subpoena (often called a subpoena ad testificandum) is issued to require a person to appear and answer questions about the charges. Subpoena duces tecum focuses on producing documents, not just appearing to testify. Interrogatories are written questions used in discovery, not a summons to appear in court. Depositions involve sworn testimony outside of court for discovery, and while they require appearance, they are not the instrument used to compel appearance to hear charges in court.