A person who has any information about a case pending in court may await a summons as a witness. But if you do not want to be such a witness, know that there are ways to refuse this responsibility.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out on what issue you are being brought in as a witness. If you are invited to meet with an investigator or prosecutor prior to trial, this may be a good opportunity to find out why your testimony is required.
Step 2
Wait until you receive the subpoena. Without it, you probably won't even be eligible to attend the trial. This paper will be delivered to you by mail with a special courier. The summons must be signed by you, this will mean that you are notified of the date and place of the hearing.
Step 3
Clarify your rights. A lawyer can help you with this. You can use his services by contacting one of the law firms. Their coordinates are in the directory of organizations in your city.
Step 4
But there are also general provisions of the law on witnesses, for the understanding of which a lawyer is not required. You have the right to refuse to testify against yourself and your immediate family - parents, children, spouse, grandparents. In this case, contact the investigator in charge of the case or the court in which the hearing will be held and declare your unwillingness to speak at the trial. Your application must be satisfied.
Step 5
Another legal possibility not to be a witness is the state of health or physical inability to arrive at the place of the hearing by the date of the trial. Such statements must be supported by appropriate certificates. Based on these, the judge can decide whether you will appear in court. But be prepared for the fact that the meeting may be postponed, and you will still be required to participate.
