Louisiana Subpoena — FAQs are documents that provide answers to frequently asked questions about the issuance and enforcement of subpoenas in the state of Louisiana. A subpoena is a legal document issued by a court or other governmental authority that orders a person to appear in court to testify or provide evidence in a case. Louisiana Subpoena — FAQs provide information on the types of subpoenas issued in Louisiana, the process for issuing a subpoena, the legal requirements for service, and the consequences of failing to comply with a subpoena. There are three types of subpoenas issued in Louisiana: criminal, civil, and trial. Criminal subpoenas are issued by a state prosecutor to compel a person to appear in court to testify or provide evidence in a criminal case. Civil subpoenas are issued by a party in a civil case to compel a person to appear in court to testify or provide evidence. Trial subpoenas are issued in a trial court to compel a person to appear in court to testify or provide evidence. Louisiana Subpoena — FAQs also provide information on the process of issuing a subpoena, the legal requirements for service, and the consequences of failing to comply with a subpoena. The process of issuing a subpoena begins with the party or attorney filing a motion for the issuance of a subpoena with the court. The motion must include the name and address of the person to be served, the date and time of the hearing, and a description of the documents or other evidence that is sought. After the motion is granted, the party or attorney must serve the subpoena on the person to be served. The subpoena must be served in person by a law enforcement officer, a registered process server, or a private party who is over eighteen years of age. The person who serves the subpoena must provide proof of service to the court. Finally, Louisiana Subpoena — FAQs provide information on the consequences of failing to comply with a subpoena. Failing to comply with a subpoena without a valid legal excuse can result in serious consequences, including criminal penalties, civil fines, and/or contempt of court.