A Kentucky Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Criminal Case is a court order from a prosecutor or other law enforcement officer, requiring an individual to appear at a specific time and location to testify in a criminal case. This type of subpoena is typically used to compel a witness to appear and testify in a criminal trial or hearing. There are two main types of Kentucky Subpoenas to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Criminal Case: a subpoena duces tecum and a subpoena ad testificandum. A subpoena duces tecum is a legal document that orders an individual to bring certain documents or other tangible evidence to the court. This type of subpoena is typically used to collect evidence from a witness or other individual that may be relevant to the case. A subpoena ad testificandum is a legal document that orders an individual to appear in court and provide testimony. This type of subpoena is typically used to compel a witness or other individual to appear in court and provide testimony regarding a criminal case. In both types of Kentucky Subpoenas to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Criminal Case, the individual ordered to appear must comply with the court’s order or face possible sanctions.