Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: A court order requiring a person to appear as a witness to give testimony or produce documents. Failure to comply with a subpoena can result in contempt of court charges.
Category: Legal Documents · Statute: F.S. 92.142 · Source: Florida Legislature
Types of Subpoenas
- Subpoena ad testificandum — Requires the person to testify
- Subpoena duces tecum — Requires production of documents or records
Failure to Comply
Ignoring a subpoena can result in a contempt of court finding, which can include fines and up to 6 months in jail. If you receive a subpoena you believe is improper, file a motion to quash rather than simply ignoring it.