Title 12 — Banks and BankingRelease 119-73
§1974 Actions by United States; subpenas for witnesses
Title 12 › Chapter CHAPTER 22— - TYING ARRANGEMENTS › § 1974
Summary
Under section 1972, the U.S. may subpoena witnesses anywhere. If a witness is over 100 miles away, the trial court must first give permission after a proper request showing cause.
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Title 12, §1974
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In any action brought by or on behalf of the United States under section 1972 of this title, subpenas for witnesses may run into any district, but no writ of subpena may issue for witnesses living out of the district in which the court is held at a greater distance than one hundred miles from the place of holding the same without the prior permission of the trial court upon proper application and cause shown.
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12 U.S.C. § 1974
Title 12 — Banks and Banking
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73