Does my daughter who is 16 years old have to appear in court as a witness if she was subpoenaed?

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Does my daughter who is 16 years old have to appear in court as a witness if she was subpoenaed?

The incident happen almost a year ago. What if she dose not remember anything?

Asked on November 4, 2011 under Criminal Law, California

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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If your daughter has been personally served with a subpoena to appear at trial, she has to do so or be subject to an order to show cause regarding contempt of a lawful subpoena . She needs to attend regardless of her age. If she does not remember anything about the incident, then she simply tells the truth.

If she has any questions regarding the expected testimony that she is to give, she should call the attorney who issued the subpoena. His or her name would be listed upon the document.

Good luck.


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