Title 12, Banks and BankingRelease 119-102
§1974 Actions by United States; Subpenas for Witnesses
Title 12 › CHAPTER 22 — TYING ARRANGEMENTS › § 1974
Summary
When the United States brings a case under section 1972, subpoenas for witnesses can be served in any federal district. A court cannot force someone who lives more than 100 miles from where the trial is held to come testify unless the trial judge first gives permission after a proper request and showing of good reason.
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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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102