CRI 018: Technical Report Writing 2

Student Activity Sheet #24

Name: SAJULGA, JOLENA F. Class number: _______

Section: C1-TRW-01 Schedule: Thursday 8:00AM-10:00AM Date:

Lesson title: Appearance and Subpoena Materials:Student Activity Sheet

Lesson Objectives: at the end of this module, students are References:

expected -
https://litigation.findlaw.com/going-
1. To define subpoena. to-court/what-is-a-subpoena.html

2. To distinguish the two (2) types of subpoena. https://legal-

dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/ap
3. To differentiate appearance from subpoena. pearance

Productivity Tip: “The fruit of your own hard work is the sweetest” --- Deepika Padukone

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction (2 mins)

Good day everyone!!! This will be our last lesson for this subject Technical Writing 2. Last
session we learned about memorandum, its use and parts. today, we will discuss subpoena and
appearance in court. Let’s begin by reading the learning targets. The learning targets will serve as your
guide and goal in studying this lesson.

Activity 1: What I Know Chart, part 1 (3 mins)

Instruction: Read the questions in the second column and write in the first column what you know.
The third column is left blank at this time.

What I Know Questions: What I

Learned
(Activity 4)

It is the act of coming to the court by a party to a 1. What is appearance in

suit. court?

2. What is subpoena?

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Student Activity Sheet #24

Name: SAJULGA, JOLENA F. Class number: _______

Section: C1-TRW-01 Schedule: Thursday 8:00AM-10:00AM Date:

It is the request for the production of documents,

or a request to appear in court or other legal
proceeding.

Subpoena ad testificandum 3. What are the two types of

subpoena?
Subpoena duces tecum

B. MAIN LESSON

Activity 2: Content Notes (13 mins)

Appearance - coming into court by a party to a suit, either in person or through an attorney, whether as
plaintiff or defendant. The formal proceeding by which a defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the
court. The voluntary submission to a court's jurisdiction.
In a criminal prosecution, an appearance is the initial court proceeding in which a defendant is
first brought before a judge. The conduct of an appearance is governed by state and federal rules of
Criminal Procedure.

Subpoena (pronounced "suh-pee-nuh") is a request for the production of documents, or a request to

appear in court or other legal proceeding. It is a court-ordered command that essentially requires you to
do something, such as testify or present information that may help support the facts that are at issue in
a pending case. The term "subpoena" literally means "under penalty".

Two types of subpoenas

1. Subpoena ad testificandum (pronounced "ad test- te-fi-kan-dum")- requires you to testify
before a court, or other legal authority.
2. Subpoena duces tecum (pronounced "doo-seez tee-kum")- requires you to produce
documents, materials, or other tangible evidence.

Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (with answer key) (18 mins + 2 mins checking)

Part I. Identify the concept being asked in each of the items below. Write your answer in the space
provided before the number.
1. It is a request for the production of documents, or a request to appear in court or other legal
proceeding.
2. The initial court proceeding in which a defendant is first brought before a judge refers to-.
3. What does the term “subpoena” literally means?
4. A type of subpoena which requires you to produce documents, materials, or other tangible
evidence.
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Student Activity Sheet #24

Name: SAJULGA, JOLENA F. Class number: _______

Section: C1-TRW-01 Schedule: Thursday 8:00AM-10:00AM Date:

5. A type of subpoena which requires you to testify before a court, or other legal authority.

Part II. Find the following words below in the search word box.

Appearance, Subpoena, ad testificandum, duces tecum, penalty, court, jurisdiction, plaintiff,

defendant, judge

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B F H T Y V D I K L B L L J X

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E T E U M T E S T I F I C I N

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A D E A T H R O W A P P E I A

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F J I T Y B K M C V F S A L A

Activity 4: What I Know Chart, part 2 (2 mins)

Instruction: For this activity you will monitor how your knowledge has changed by reviewing the
questions in the What I Know Chart from Activity 1 and write your answers to the questions based on
what you now know in the third column of the chart.

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Student Activity Sheet #24

Name: SAJULGA, JOLENA F. Class number: _______

Section: C1-TRW-01 Schedule: Thursday 8:00AM-10:00AM Date:

What I Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)

Know

1. What is appearance in It is the act of coming to the court by a party to a suit.

court?

2. What is subpoena?

It is the request for the production of documents, or a

request to appear in court or other legal proceeding.

3. What are the two types of Subpoena ad testificandum

subpoena?
Subpoena duces tecum

Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 mins)

Instruction: To further check your understanding kindly answer the question below.

1. What is the difference of appearance from subpoena? Explain your answer using your own words.
The appearance in a subpoena is like being summoned or commanded to be appear in
person in court in which it would require you some pertinent information.

2. What is the difference of subpoena ad testificandum from subpoena duces tecum? Explain your
answer using your own words.
Subpoena ad testificandum is a subpoena which requires your testimony in court, while
subpoena duces tecum is requiring you to produce some things that is of big help as an
evidence.

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)

It’s time for you to mark your place in the work tracker which is simply a visual to help you track how
much work you have accomplished and how much work there is left to do. This tracker will be part of
your activity sheet.

You're done with the session! Let’s track your progress.

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3

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Instruction: Check the emoticon that best represents your dominant feeling of the day and explain why
you choose that emoticon.

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FAQs
{The teacher writes 2-3 Questions with Answers that they anticipate students would ask about the topic. FAQs
help make-up for decreased opportunity for students to ask for clarifications or explore related topics.}

1. What will happen if a person who receives a subpoena did not comply?
Answer: A person who receives a subpoena but does not comply with its terms may be subject to civil
or criminal penalties, such as fines, jail time, or both.
2. In criminal prosecution what happens during the appearance of a party in court?
Answer: During an appearance, the judge advises the defendant of the charges and of the
defendant's rights, considers bail or other conditions of release, and schedules a Preliminary Hearing. If
the crime charged is a misdemeanor, the defendant may sometimes, depending on the local rules of
court, enter a plea of guilty or not guilty at the initial appearance; if the crime is a felony, the defendant
usually enters the plea at a later court proceeding. A criminal defendant may have an attorney present
and may confer with the attorney during the appearance.
3. Can I Refuse to Produce Documents or Appear in Court?
Answer: Circumstances that allow you to potentially avoid having to produce documents or appear in
court may include claims that the information sought is "privileged", lost, or violates your constitutional
right against self-incrimination, and that the requests are overbroad or unduly burdensome. An attorney
or other legal representative can help you figure out if there are valid legal reasons to object to a
subpoena's demand.