Writ requiring appearance in court (8)

I believe the answer is:

subpoena

(Other definitions for subpoena that I've seen before include "Writ to compel a witness to attend court" , "Writ commanding appearance in court" , "Writ commanding person to appear in court" , "Attendance-requiring writ" , "Hearing reminder" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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