Legal Question in International Law in Colorado

a foreign government requiring an american citizen

Can an american citizen, inside the USA, be supined by a foreign official, or force, to appear inside a foreing consulate in the USA to give testimony?

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Asked on 9/13/04, 8:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Vincent W. King Vincent W. King, PA

Re: a foreign government requiring an american citizen

Generally, yes. The US and most other countries have signed a UN convention relating to the taking of evidence in each others' countries. Certain formalities must be complied with but if they are, the consular summons has the same effect as a subpoena.

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Answered on 9/13/04, 8:44 pm


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