The legal document ordering a person to testify in a court of law as a witness is
Known as a__________.

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A subpoena is a legal document that orders a person to appear in court and give testimony as a witness. A writ of habeas corpus is a legal order that requires a person who is being detained to be brought before a court or judge. A writ of appearance and coercive document are not commonly used legal terms. A writ of certiorari is a legal order issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.

The Legal Document Ordering a Person to Testify in a Court