A Mississippi Subpoena For Taking Deposition is a legal document issued by a court to compel a witness to appear at a deposition. The subpoena is issued by the court to the witness requiring him/her to appear and give testimony under oath. The testimony given at the deposition is used to provide evidence in a civil or criminal trial. There are two types of Mississippi Subpoenas For Taking Deposition: Subpoena Ducks Cecum and Subpoena Ad Testificandum. A Subpoena Ducks Cecum requires the witness to bring certain documents, records, or other materials to the deposition. The witness must bring the documents to the deposition and be prepared to answer questions regarding the documents. A Subpoena Ad Testificandum requires the witness to appear and give oral testimony under oath. The witness must answer questions posed by the attorney who issued the subpoena. A Mississippi Subpoena For Taking Deposition is an important legal tool used by attorneys to gather evidence and obtain testimony from witnesses. It is essential that the subpoena be properly served and that the witness comply with the requirements of the subpoena. Failure to comply may result in fines and/or jail time.