subpoena

Example Sentences

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Cal/OSHA escalated its efforts on Dec. 22, issuing a subpoena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Local and state prosecutors don’t have the authority to subpoena them for evidence like in a typical criminal investigation.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Rather than fight it, Smith’s team simply abandoned its subpoena attempt, suggesting it knew there was a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A justice department spokesperson described the subpoena as "completely unnecessary".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

One of the deputies checked my subpoena and let me and Grampa in.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe