A subpoena is a court order that requires a witness to go to court to give evidence and/or bring documents. We arrange for subpoenas to be served on victims and witnesses who have to give evidence in court.

• If you are served with a subpoena, make sure you read it carefully. It will tell you what you have to do.
• If the subpoena says you must go to court and give evidence and you don't go, the court may issue a warrant ordering your arrest and for you to be brought before the court.
• Similarly, if the subpoena says you must take documents to court and you don't take them or send them, the court may issue a warrant ordering your arrest and for you to be brought before the court. The court will require you to provide the required documents.
• If you receive a subpoena and are not sure what you have to do, talk to a lawyer for legal advice.