Which of the following is included in the subpoena contents?

• A. Title of action
• B. Name of the witness
• C. The defendant's phone number
• D. The judge's name

Answer: (A)

Subpoenas are issued to compel someone to appear or to produce documents in a specific case. The essential piece that ties the command to the correct proceeding is the title of the action. Including the case title lets the recipient and the court know exactly which case the subpoena relates to, preventing confusion and ensuring the order is enforceable in the right matter.

The defendant’s phone number isn’t part of the subpoena’s required contents because the subpoena focuses on who is to appear or what documents are to be produced, not on contact details. The judge’s name isn’t a required element of the subpoena contents either. While a subpoena will specify who is being served and when and where to appear, the case title is the key identifier that must appear on every subpoena.