Strange. Last I checked, state courts couldn’t issue subpoenas to persons who aren’t in that state. They don’t have jurisdiction. All they can do is request that the witness’s state’s courts issue one. And even then, it is generally only available for depositions, not to compel appearance in court.
I wonder if applying to be put on GA’s ballot means that the person is subject to GA’s authority.
#41: Check on the document known as a “capious” (capeous?), some type of interstate subpoena. Delaware has it. It is used to get arrested out of state drivers who don’t show up for a local traffic court (otherwise known as speed trap courts).
I guess the judge didn’t know that.