Which strategy may involve using compulsory process to obtain testimony from a reluctant witness?

• A. Mediation
• B. Plea deal
• C. Discovery
• D. Subpoena

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is how the legal system compel testimony from someone who won’t cooperate. A subpoena is the formal instrument that enforces compulsory process, commanding a person to appear and testify at a deposition or trial (and can require production of documents). When a witness resists, the subpoena gives the court the power to require their attendance, with penalties for noncompliance such as contempt of court. Mediation is a voluntary dispute-resolution process, a plea deal is about bargaining over charges, and discovery is about obtaining evidence, which can include requests but doesn’t hinge on the explicit use of compulsory attendance. The subpoena directly embodies forcing a reluctant witness to testify, making it the correct choice.