Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1352

  • 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.

            A witness, whether a party or not, who resides or is employed in this state may be subpoenaed to attend a trial or hearing wherever held in this state. No subpoena shall issue to compel the attendance of such a witness unless the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 13:3661 are complied with.

            Amended by Acts 1961, No. 23, §1; Acts 2021, No. 259, §2.