Compelling attendance of witnesses; contempt powers; subpoenas

§ 11–982. Compelling attendance of witnesses; contempt powers; subpoenas (a) The District of Columbia Court of General Sessions may compel the attendance of witnesses by attachment, and, in any civil or criminal case or proceeding in the court, the judge may punish for disobedience of an order, or for contempt committed in the presence of the court, by a fine not. exceeding $50 or imprisonment not. exceeding 30 days. (b) At the request of any party subpoenas for attendance at a hearing or trial in the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions shall be issued by the clerk of the court. A subpoena may be served at any place within the District of Columbia, or at any place without the District of Columbia that is within 25 miles of the place of the hearing or trial specified in the subpoena. The form, issuance and manner of service of a subpoena shall be as otherwise prescribed by Rule 45 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.