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No, not unless you are subpoeana'd by one side or the other.
A person can voluntarily testify without being subpoenaed as long as one party or another calls the person as a witness. Expert witnesses are hired to testify in court; therefore they also testify without being subpoenaed.
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Can a seventeen year old be subpoenaed to civil court?
Anybody can be subpoenad to court. Age is no barrier.
If you have been subpoenad by the state to testify as a witness on behalf of the state What is the worst that can happen to you if you dont go to court or if you refuse to testify once you are there?
If you refuse to honor a subpoena, an arrest warrant can be issued and contempt proceedings initiated. If you appear but refuse to testify, unless you are invoking your fifth amendment right against self-incrimination or asserting a recognized privilege against compelled testimony, you can also be held in contempt. Of course, it's hard to find a witness in contempt for an inability to remember.
Must you testify if not subpoinaed?
if you are not called into court, you will not have to testify
Do you have to appear for a deposition if you were subpoenad by an attorney who is asking that you be a witness in a case child custody case that you are not a party to?
If you do not respond to a supeona, a court issued document, you can be charged with contempt of court.
Can my former boss testify on behalf of the conoco using my work records and testifying to them in someone else's child custody case without a supbena or permission from me?
Question is worded in a confusing way. If your former boss is subpoenad to court for testimony he must appear and will have to give testimony on whatever subject he is asked. with or without your permission.
What is a false testify in court?
Perjury
Name some Courts in south Korea?
#1 Superior Court #2 Superior Court #3 Superior Court #4 Superior Court ... #1 Supreme Court #2 Supreme Court #3 Supreme Court #4 Supreme Court ...
Can witnesses testify drunk?
Absolutely not, and they will be charged with contempt of court if they show up to testify in that condition.
Does Max have to testify in court against his father?
no
Under what circumstances does one have to testify in court?
The circumstances under which one would have to testify in court will vary according to the jurisdiction. In the English courts a witness needs to be cross examined, so that if their testimony is key to the case, they can be subpoenaed. This compels them to attend court and testify.
What is court testimony Philippines?
Court testimony is the right to testify in court of what he/she saw during the incident.
What does bind up superior court mean?
"Bind up superior court" typically refers to the process of delaying or obstructing the functioning of the court by overwhelming it with cases or legal matters, leading to inefficiency or backlog. This can be done intentionally or as a result of a high volume of cases.
