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Today's Terms
Subpoena
Definition:
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.
Search warrant
Definition:
An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff, constable, or other officer to search a specified location.
Bench warrant
Definition:
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
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