A Louisiana Subpoena Ducks Cecum is a court order that requires a person or business to produce documents and other tangible items for use as evidence in a civil or criminal trial. The documents and tangible items can include physical documents such as contracts, bank statements, and other records, as well as electronic data such as emails, text messages, and computer files. The Louisiana Subpoena Ducks Cecum is issued by a court and is usually served upon a person or business who is not a party to the litigation. There are two types of Louisiana Subpoena Ducks Cecum: a Rule 45 Subpoena Ducks Cecum and a Rule 44 Subpoena Ducks Cecum. A Rule 45 Subpoena Ducks Cecum requires a party to produce documents and tangible items in their possession, custody, or control. It also requires the party to appear at a deposition or trial to testify regarding the documents and tangible items. A Rule 44 Subpoena Ducks Cecum requires a person or business not a party to the litigation to produce documents and tangible items in their possession, custody, or control. It also allows a court to order the person or business to appear at a deposition or trial to testify regarding the documents and tangible items.