Q: Can I be subpoenaed as a witness for a criminal trial in Arizona when I live in Kentucky and the trial starts soon?
Have not received an official subpoena yet but was told I need to be called as a witness. I don't want to go. I havent spoke with anyone about travel arrangements or received paperwork but was left a voicemail today that they still need me as a witness. Can they still subpoena me out of state in less than 2 weeks? Trial starts on May 30th. I won't be contacting them back as I am hoping it is too late to subpoena me.
A: Yes. You can.
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