NCTJ Court Reporting Practice Exam

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What is a "subpoena"?

A request for a settlement out of court

A legal document ordering an individual to attend a court proceeding

A subpoena is a formal legal document that commands an individual to appear before a court or other legal authority, such as during a trial or deposition. This document serves to ensure that witnesses or parties to a case provide testimony or produce evidence that is relevant to the case at hand. Failing to comply with a subpoena can result in legal consequences, such as contempt of court.

In contrast, the other options involve different legal concepts. A request for a settlement out of court typically refers to negotiations to resolve a case without trial, which does not involve a legal compulsion to appear. A type of evidence presented in trial relates to the materials used to support arguments during court proceedings, whereas an informal summary of proceedings does not carry the same legal weight and lack the formal force required by a subpoena.

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A type of evidence presented in trial

An informal summary of proceedings

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