Cal. Civ. Code § 11-25-13
Witnesses subpoenaed.
Operative Text
At any time after the warrant is issued, the clerk of the justice court or the justice court judge to whom the case is assigned may, upon application of either party, issue subpoenas for witnesses, requiring them to attend court before the justice court judge to whom the case is assigned at the time appointed, to give evidence on the trial. History Codes, Hutchinson’s 1848, ch. 56, art. 7(9); 1857, ch. 42, art. 8; 1871, § 1587; 1880, § 2659; 1892, § 4466; 1906, § 5045; Hemingway’s 1917, § 3317; 1930, § 3462; 1942, § 1039; Laws, 1982, ch. 423, § 19.
Mississippi Code Ann. tit. 11, ch. 25 § 11-25-13 establishes that once a warrant has been issued in a justice court proceeding, either party involved in the case has the right to request that the court issue subpoenas compelling witnesses to appear and testify at trial. The clerk of the justice court or the assigned justice court judge handles these subpoena requests. This procedural mechanism ensures that both sides in a dispute have access to witness testimony during the hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Miss. Code Ann. tit. 11, ch. 25 § 11-25-13, a landlord involved in a justice court proceeding—such as an eviction or unlawful detainer action—can apply to the clerk or the assigned justice court judge to have subpoenas issued for any witnesses whose testimony may be relevant. Compliant operators generally make such applications promptly after the warrant is issued to ensure witnesses are properly notified and scheduled to appear at the appointed time. Keeping records of relevant witnesses and their potential testimony is a common practice in preparing for justice court proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. tit. 11, ch. 25 § 11-25-13 gives tenants the same right as landlords to request witness subpoenas once a warrant has been issued in a justice court case. A tenant can apply to the clerk of the justice court or the assigned judge to compel witnesses to attend and give evidence on their behalf at trial. Tenants who believe witness testimony could support their position may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how this procedural right fits into their broader case.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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