Investigative Subpoena
/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv səˈpiːnə/
Definitions
- (n.) A subpoena issued by a government agency or prosecutor to gather evidence during an investigation before formal charges are filed.
The attorney received an investigative subpoena demanding documents related to the case.
Forms
- investigative subpoena
- investigative subpoenas
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Commentary
Investigative subpoenas are distinct from trial subpoenas in that they are used pre-litigation for fact-finding, requiring careful drafting to specify the scope of requested information.
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