Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 439 – Subpoena of witnesses to appear before the grand jury
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 439
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
Upon request of the grand jury or the district attorney, the court shall issue a subpoena for a witness to appear before the grand jury to testify when questioned by the grand jury or district attorney, or both, concerning an offense under investigation. Upon request of the grand jury or the district attorney, the court may also issue a subpoena duces tecum. The issuance, service, and return of a subpoena provided for in this article and the effect of the return and the enforcement of the subpoena shall be as provided in Articles 731 through 737.