A Louisiana Subpoena for Deposition is a legal document issued by a court or other legal entity that orders a witness to appear at a deposition in the state of Louisiana. A deposition is a legal proceeding where a witness is questioned under oath, either in person or in writing, by an attorney or other party in a case. There are two types of Louisiana Subpoena for Deposition: a subpoena duces tecum and a subpoena ad testificandum. A subpoena duces tecum is a court document that orders a person to produce documents or other physical evidence for use in a court case. A subpoena ad testificandum is a court document that orders a witness to appear in court to testify. The purpose of a Louisiana Subpoena for Deposition is to gather evidence and testimony to be used in a legal proceeding. The subpoena must be served personally to the witness, and the witness may be required to appear in court or at a designated location. The witness must also be given reasonable notice of the deposition, and may be entitled to compensation for appearing.