A. A justice of the peace shall at the request of a party to an action pending in his court issue a subpoena for any witness represented to reside within the county or to be found therein at the time of trial.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 22-217

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

B. The form, issuance and service of the subpoena shall be as provided in the superior court, except as to the designation of the court from which it is issued and made returnable.

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