Grand Jury Subpoena
/ˌɡrænd ˈdʒʊəri səˈpiːnə/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal writ issued by a grand jury to compel witness testimony or the production of evidence in a criminal investigation.
The defendant received a grand jury subpoena to appear and provide documents relevant to the fraud case.
Forms
- grand jury subpoena
- grand jury subpoenas
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Commentary
Typically used in the investigatory phase of criminal proceedings; careful drafting is needed to clearly define the scope of evidence or testimony required.
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