To bring in a child witness, who would the court subpoena?

• A. The child witness themselves
• B. The child's guardian ad litem
• C. A person having custody, care, or control of the child
• D. The child's teacher

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that a subpoena to compel a child’s appearance is issued to the person who has custody, care, or control of the child. This person is legally responsible for bringing the child to court and ensuring their safety and attendance. A minor cannot typically be subpoenaed directly; instead, the court directs the custodian to produce the child. The guardian ad litem represents the child’s best interests but isn’t the person who must bring the child to testify. A teacher might be a witness about relevant facts, but they don’t have authority to compel the child’s attendance. So, the one who would be subpoenaed is the individual who has custody, care, or control of the child.