Question

The Environmental Protection Agency was investigating whether Exgrow, Inc. violated the Clean Air Act. Exgrow refused to give the EPA its computerized reports concerning pollution. To get the reports, the EPA should use a(n)________________

Answer 1

Answer:

a subpoena duces tecum

Explanation:

In law, a subpoena duces tecum is a court order that requires a witness or a defendant to supply documents that are considered evidence in a court case.  

The translation of duces tecum is "production of evidence" and it clearly defines its use. As any subpoena, the witness or defendant has to comply with it, or face possible time in jail and other monetary fines.