A New Jersey Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition or to Produce Documents in a Civil Action (AO 88a) is a legal document issued by a court, requiring a person to appear in court and provide testimony or documents related to a civil action. It is typically issued to individuals, companies, or organizations and must be served in accordance with New Jersey law. There are two types of AO 88a subpoenas: a subpoena duces tecum, which requires the party to produce documents, and a subpoena ad testificandum, which requires the party to give testimony. Both types of subpoenas must be served upon the party at least ten days before the scheduled court appearance, and the party must be given reasonable compensation for time spent appearing in court and for any costs incurred in producing documents. Failure to comply with a subpoena may result in contempt of court charges.