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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
How to Subpoena Witnesses. In small claims court, you should almost never use a subpoena to compel a witness to come to court and testify unless the witness has already agreed to testify. This is because the very act of dragging someone into court who doesn't want to come may set that person against you.