subpoena

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County officials say they need a judge’s permission to comply with the subpoena and turn over the firm’s records to the bar, giving the typically opaque proceedings a spotlight in open court.

From Los Angeles Times

This marked the first time a former first lady and former president were speaking to a congressional committee under subpoena.

From The Wall Street Journal

Susie Wiles, now White House chief of staff, also had her phone records subpoenaed when she was a private citizen as part of the investigation.

From BBC

He challenged the California court's out-of-state subpoena, which he believed was compelling him to travel against his will.

From BBC

The document was part of a legal challenge to the subpoenas filed by the singer’s family in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times