§ 18904 Witness Subpoena Enforcement

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that if someone is asked to come to a hearing or bring important papers, they have to do it. If they don't, the person in charge can ask a court to make them come or bring the papers.

Key Takeaways

•If you get a subpoena (a special paper asking you to come to a hearing), you have to go.
•If you don't go, the person in charge can ask a court to make you go.
•You might also have to bring important papers if the subpoena asks for them.

Example

Imagine you saw a car crash and the police ask you to come to court to talk about what you saw.

If you don't go, the police can ask a judge to make you come and tell what you know.

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§ 18904 Witness Subpoena Enforcement

Attendance of witnesses, and the production of documentary evidence, may be required at any designated place of hearing. In case of disobedience to a subpoena the director may invoke the aid of any superior court designated in requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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witnesses documentary evidence subpoena superior court

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18904.

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