A Louisiana Subpoena in a Civil Case (Trial, Hearing or Deposition) is a written order issued by the court requiring a person to appear and testify at a specified time and place. It is an official document that commands the recipient to appear in court or provide documents, records, or other evidence to the court. There are two types of Louisiana Subpoenas in a Civil Case: a Subpoena Ducks Cecum, which requires the individual to bring documents or other tangible items to court, and a Subpoena Ad Testificandum, which requires the individual to appear in court to testify. Both types must be served on the individual by a law enforcement officer, a process server, or by certified mail. The recipient must comply with the subpoena or risk being found in contempt of court.