Administrative Subpoena
/ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv səˈpəʊnə/
Definitions
- (n.) A subpoena issued by a government agency to compel testimony or production of documents without court approval.
The agency issued an administrative subpoena to obtain records related to the investigation.
Forms
- administrative subpoena
- administrative subpoenas
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Commentary
Administrative subpoenas are typically used in agency investigations and differ from judicial subpoenas by not requiring prior court approval.
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