A Missouri Subpoena in a Civil Case to Produce Documents or Permit Inspection is a legal document issued by a court in the state of Missouri to compel a person or organization to appear at a certain time and place to testify or provide documents or other evidence relevant to a civil case. The subpoena may require the recipient to produce documents, permit inspection of property, or answer interrogatories. There are two types of subpoenas that can be issued in a civil case in Missouri: a Subpoena Ducks Cecum and a Subpoena Ad Testificandum. A Subpoena Ducks Cecum is a request for documents, tangible evidence, or other items that are related to the case. Recipients of this subpoena must bring the requested items to court when they appear and must also bring a copy of the subpoena with them. A Subpoena Ad Testificandum is a request for a person to appear at court to testify and answer questions about the case. Recipients of this subpoena must bring a copy of the subpoena with them when they appear at court.