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You may be called to court at any age the judge deems reasonable. You may start an action or be sued in most courts at 18. If you are younger than 18, you will need an adult to begin the action and to represent your interests.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoTo attend a session of court as an observer, you do not need to be 18. To appear as a principal in a case, you are not considered to be legally competent until you reach the age of majority in your state. Until you reach that age you may not bring, or be the recipient of, a civil suit.
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∙ 11y ago(in the US) This cannot be answered with a specific age. Individual judges have the authority to control the age at which children are allowed in their courtroom or attend a court hearing.
In family court hearings re: custody or divorce matters, minors are almost always excluded.
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∙ 12y agoThe legal "age of reason or understanding" is generally set at 7 years of age. However it would probably have to be an extraordinary case for a judge to allow someone of a young age to testify.
It is not unusual for minors to be excluded from the courtroom, even as spectators, until they are at least a certain age.. . . what age that is usually determined by the individual judge hearing the case.
In divorce and/or custody cases the judge will NEVER ask a child to testify either for or against either parent and although some MAY ask if the child about their feelings on the subject, they do not have to and in the end the judge will make the decision regardless of how the child(ren) may feel about it.
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∙ 14y agoWe are not sure what you mean by "speak up." Generally a judge decides who may testify and who may not. Age is not a factor, although age-related issues might be.
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∙ 14y agoThere is no legal age to go to court. Of course, it all depends on the circumstance and you are either tried as an adult or a child. However, anyone can go to court!
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∙ 13y agoThere is no specific age requirement for viewing most court cases, but you must be old enough to be quiet and not disrupt proceedings.
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∙ 13y agotheir is no actual answer but they must be mature
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How old do you have to be to approach the witness stand?
On witness's statement to investigators - no. On the usability and admissability of them in court - yes.
what is the guideline for expert witness testimony at the court?
The guideline for expert witness testimony at the Court is 'Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness'. Stanley L. Brodsky is the author of this book.
Can a resigned cop come to court in be a witness?
Anyone can be called to court to be a witness, including a resigned cop.
How can a witness get out of testifying in court?
Once you are subpoenaed you can not get out of it.
What is the protocol for giving evidence in court does the defence witness give evidence first?
(in the US) The prosecution presents its case first.
Can you be kept from leaving the state as a witness to a police investigation?
(in the US) Not directly on their own authority. HOWEVER, if the case is presented to the prosecutor and the prosecutor believes that you are an important material witness to the prosecution of the case, he can request that the court issue a travel restirction to you to prevent you from leaving the court's jurisdiction.
What criteria might be used to establish someone to be an expert witness?
The court decides on whether a witness is qualified as an "expert witness" or not.
What tool can the court use to force a reluctant witness to appear for a deposition?
The court can issue a Supoena which orders a witness to appear ; see related link below .
What do you call a person who gives evidence in a court?
Witness
Can a pregnant 16 year old move in with her boyfriend in the state of Illinois?
No, the age of emancipation in the US is 18 years old. If there are extenuating circumstances, permission would have to be granted by court order.No, the age of emancipation in the US is 18 years old. If there are extenuating circumstances, permission would have to be granted by court order.No, the age of emancipation in the US is 18 years old. If there are extenuating circumstances, permission would have to be granted by court order.No, the age of emancipation in the US is 18 years old. If there are extenuating circumstances, permission would have to be granted by court order.No, the age of emancipation in the US is 18 years old. If there are extenuating circumstances, permission would have to be granted by court order.No, the age of emancipation in the US is 18 years old. If there are extenuating circumstances, permission would have to be granted by court order.
What do you call a person who testifies under oath in court?
A person who testifies against you is often called a "perjurer" or "liar." (wink)AnswerThe opposing party's witnesses are generally called to testify against you. If you are being tried criminally, they are often called "State's witnesses."
Can a witness statement be used as evidence in a court of law and is the person who fills out a witness statement subject to purgury?
yes
