Testimony in court may be given by a witness, victim or accused in a civil, criminal, administrative, arbitration case. But the general principles of giving evidence are the same for all categories of participants in any court hearing in the case.
Instructions
Step 1
Receive a mandatory court summons. Confirm in writing that you received the summons.
Step 2
Go to court. If you fail to attend a court hearing without a valid reason, you will be subject to a statutory fine. You may also be subject to a forced drive. If you do not come to court for a good reason, inform the clerk of the judge assigned to the case so that you can be questioned at your place of stay. All affidavits given outside the walls of the court must be registered by a notary.
Step 3
You are responsible for knowingly providing false information about the case (if you are a witness or victim), so answer the questions of the participants in the trial (judge, public prosecutor, lawyer) truthfully. You may not testify against yourself, your spouse, or other close relatives who have violated the law.
Step 4
Answer all questions of the participants in the trial, citing, if possible, the specific circumstances of the case (dates, names, addresses). If you are not able to certify the involvement of a person in the case, say so.
Step 5
If you are accused, but you do not admit your guilt, indicate the circumstances that are relevant to the case and prove your innocence. In addition, the accused is not prosecuted for false testimony, as this confirms the right to defend his position and interests in court and is not considered as circumstantial evidence for the prosecution. The accused may also refuse to testify during the trial.
Step 6
While in court, behave correctly in relation to other participants in the trial, do not interrupt the judge or shout out from the place. If during the hearing you have recalled any other circumstances concerning the case under consideration, ask the judge to allow you to make an addition to the previously given testimony. If you repeatedly show contempt of court, you will be fined or expelled from the courtroom until the end of the proceedings.
Step 7
If you do not speak (or do not speak well) the language that is used when drawing up the minutes of the court session, you can be provided with an interpreter.
Step 8
If you are not yet 14 years old, you can testify only in the presence of a teacher (psychologist), as well as in the presence of your mother, father or other legal representative of your interests (if necessary).
