Subpoenas de investigación: contenido y proceso de entrega

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure · 767A.4

Explicación Simple

Una subpoena de investigación es como una invitación obligatoria para que alguien hable sobre un crimen o entregue documentos. Si no estás de acuerdo, puedes decirlo antes de la fecha de la cita.

Es como cuando un profesor te pide que lleves un trabajo escolar y te da detalles sobre qué debe incluir y cuándo debe entregarse. Si no puedes hacerlo, tienes que avisarle con tiempo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que un fiscal está investigando un robo en una tienda. Envía una subpoena a Juan, el dueño de la tienda, pidiéndole que testifique y entregue las grabaciones de seguridad. Juan recibe la subpoena y tiene una semana para prepararse o decir por qué no puede cumplir.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 767A.4 - Investigative subpoenas; contents; service of process Sec. 4. (1) An investigative subpoena issued by a prosecuting attorney under this chapter shall contain all of the following information: (a) The name of the person to whom it is directed and his or her address, if known. If the name of the person is not known, the investigative subpoena shall give a general description sufficient to identify the person. (b) The time and place for taking the person's testimony or for the person to produce the required documents or physical evidence. (c) A statement that the investigative subpoena is issued pursuant to this section. (d) A statement identifying the criminal activity being investigated. (e) A statement describing the records, documents, or physical evidence to be produced. The statement shall describe the records, documents, or physical evidence with sufficient definiteness to permit those records, documents, or physical evidence to be fairly identified. (f) A statement that the person may object to the investigative subpoena or file reasons for not complying with the investigative subpoena by filing a written statement of objection or noncompliance with the prosecuting attorney on or before the date scheduled for the questioning or the production of the records, documents, or physical evidence. A statement under this subdivision shall also inform the person that the prosecuting attorney may seek an order compelling compliance with the investigative subpoena as provided in this chapter. (g) A statement that the person may have legal counsel present at all times he or she is being questioned and during the examination of any records, documents, or physical evidence that he or she is required to produce. (2) The court rules that apply to service of process i

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿Cuánto tiempo tengo para cumplir con la subpoena?

Debes cumplir con la subpoena al menos 7 días antes de la fecha en que se te cita para testificar o entregar documentos.

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