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All trials, both criminal and civil, are open to the public. All witnesses and their testimony is included in the official trial records which are also public records. If you wish to have your identity protected you need to contact the prosecutor who may, at his discretion, approach the judge and request your confidentiality.
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What is it called when a person is called to court to give evidence?
It is called being subpoenaed to court to testify as a witness.
Does a witness have to appear for a competency hearing?
Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.
Can you testify in superior court if not subpoena'd?
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.
If a person is subpoenaed to testify can they still exercise the fifth amendment or do they have to testify?
You can never be forced to say anything that incriminates YOU, but if you have information about any other crime you are required to truthfully answer all questions.
A person does not have to be a witness?
According to the Constitution a person does not have to testify against themselves; in some states a spouse cannot be compelled to testify against a spouse.
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."
A character witness or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert is called a?
A lay witness is a character witness or other person who is called on to testify and is not considered an expert.
Under which category does this constitutional amendment fall due process that a person cannot be made to testify against themselves?
The 5th Amendment guarantees that a person does not have to testify against him or herself.
How many people have to testify against a person accused of treason?
2
In amendment 5 a person doesn't have to be a witness against what?
Themselves. They don't have to testify against themselves.
What article states a person can not be forced to testify against himself?
Article of what country.
Which amendment to the constitution protects a person from having to testify against himself?
5th
