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JV-525Mandatory

Order to Attend Court or Provide Documents: Subpoena/Subpoena Duces Tecum

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2007

This form is an official court order that tells a person they must either show up at a hearing or bring specific documents to the court. It warns that failing to follow the order could result in fines, jail time, or an arrest warrant.

The court describes it as: States the court’s orders to make a person attend a hearing and/or provide documents to the court.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used in juvenile court cases when the court needs someone to appear at a hearing or provide certain records.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What does this form ask the person to do?
It orders a person to either attend a court hearing or provide specific documents to the court, or both.
What happens if I ignore this order?
The form states that if a person does not follow the order, the judge can fine them, send them to jail, or issue an arrest warrant.
Who fills out the 'Proof of Service' section?
The server fills out the 'Proof of Service' section to show when and how the subpoena was given to the person.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2007.

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