A West Virginia Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action (Rev. 12/13) is a document issued by a court or other authorized entity to require an individual or entity to appear in court and testify in a civil case. This type of subpoena is used to compel a witness to appear and testify before a court or a court-appointed officer or tribunal. There are two types of West Virginia Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action (Rev. 12/13): a Subpoena Ducks Cecum and a Subpoena Ad Testificandum. The Subpoena Ducks Cecum is directed to a witness to bring evidence before the court or tribunal, such as documents, records, or other physical items. The Subpoena Ad Testificandum is directed to a witness to appear and testify before the court or tribunal. Both types of subpoenas must include the name of the witness, the date and time of the hearing or trial, and other pertinent information about the case.