A request for permission to approach a witness in a legal setting. The output would be a decision or response regarding whether or not the request is granted.
Permission to approach the witness is a request made by an attorney to the judge to allow them to approach a witness during a trial or hearing.
Attorneys need permission to approach the witness to avoid any potential disruption or interference with the proceedings.
Attorneys can request permission to approach the witness by making a verbal request to the judge or by filing a written motion.
No, attorneys cannot approach the witness without permission from the judge.
If an attorney approaches the witness without permission, they may be reprimanded by the judge or face other consequences.
Yes, witnesses have the right to refuse to be approached by attorneys.
Yes, attorneys can approach the witness during cross-examination with the permission of the judge.
Yes, attorneys can approach the witness during direct examination with the permission of the judge.
No, attorneys cannot approach the witness during opening or closing statements.
Yes, attorneys can approach the witness during a deposition with the permission of the court reporter.
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This glossary post was last updated: 13th April 2024.
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