A writ issued by a court directing the recipient to appear and testify is a:

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A writ issued by a court directing the recipient to appear and testify is known as a subpoena. A warrant is a writ issued by a court authorizing the arrest or detention of a person or the search or seizure of property. A writ of mandamus is a court order requiring a government official to perform their duty. A writ of prohibition is a court order prohibiting a lower court from exercising its jurisdiction over a particular case.

A Writ Issued by a Court Directing the Recipient to Appear