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What is the role of a witness in the state trial court's?
To appear when and where subpoeaned and give truthful testimony to the questions that are asked of them - and not to leave the jurisdiction of the court unless/until excused by the trial judge.
How do you swear in an expert witness?
To swear in an expert witness, the witness is typically asked to take an oath or affirm to tell the truth before giving testimony in court. This is a formal process where the witness agrees to testify truthfully and can be held accountable for any false statements made during the proceedings.
What do you call a person in the witness stand?
Generally speaking, a witness. They can be a witness for the defense or a witness for the prosecution in a criminal case. They can be a witness for the defense or a witness for the plaintiff in a civil case. If they are testifying in behalf of someone they would rather be testifying against, they are called a "hostile witness." NOTE: This question would be better to have been asked under the Legal or Law category so I will move it there.
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.
Can you refuse to be a witness in court?
Yes, individuals can refuse to be a witness in court, but they may face legal consequences such as being held in contempt of court.
Why has cal come to court?
in to kill a mockingbird? - to tell Atticus that the kids(Jem & Scout) were missing. They were sitting on the colored section of the balcony.
Can you think of a less subjective alternative for when a witness in court of law is asked to swear to tell the truth the whole truth nothing but he truth?
No. The oath is objective, not subjective. The witness is asked to testify to the objective truth. We could make it more subjective (by saying "do you swear to tell what you believe to be the truth" or words to that effect) but not less so.
Can you be held liable as a witness who don't want to tesify but was subpoenaed and didnt show up?
Yes, The judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. The court can deal with you as a hostile witness but still make you testify. If you are frightened that you will be harmed if you testify you should write to the judge and explain this. Otherwise no matter how personally distressing it may be for you , it is your duty as a citizen to truthfully answer under oath questions put to you in court. NOTE in court you are not asked to make a statement (as you would be by the police) you are asked to answer QUESTIONS put to you.
Payscale for expert witness?
An expert witness can charge for their time, however, when asked in court about the amount of money that he/she is been paid he/she can say that the courts pay. it is illegal for personal questions such as monthy/annual income to be asked. The monetary value that the individual may charge depends on the person and the amount of experience he/she may have. it can rage from 2500-7000
What is the role of a witness in the state trial courts?
To appear when and where subpoeaned and give truthful testimony to the questions that are asked of them - and not to leave the jurisdiction of the court unless/until excused by the trial judge.
