Can you subpoena a victim

You will be given the contact number for a witness notifier and you may contact the witness notifier if you have any questions about your attendance at court. Tip To see what a subpoena looks like, click here. Under the BC Victims of Crime Act Section 14 , your employer must give you time off to testify in court or to attend meetings with the police or Crown counsel.

However, your employer is not required to pay you for this time, unless it is a term of your employment i. Crown counsel will cover reasonable travel expenses for Crown witnesses required to attend court in British Columbia.

For more information, speak to Crown counsel or the witness notifier in the case. If you do not obey a subpoena or other order to attend court as a witness, you may be arrested and held in custody.

You could also be charged with a crime, known as contempt of court. These circumstances include:. Some Individuals who are under investigation or facing criminal charges, such as sexual assault and domestic violence, believe their cases will be dismissed because the victim s will not testify or go to court.

The prosecution may still pursue criminal charges making it critical that you seek the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and defend you. To learn how our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys can assist you, contact Stephen G. Contact Stephen G. First Name Please enter your first name. Please enter your last name. Please enter your email address.

This isn't a valid email address. This isn't a valid phone number. Are you a new client? Most criminal proceedings are open to the public, and your testimony is recorded on the court transcript. Be polite. It can be stressful testifying, and the opposing lawyers can sometimes seem aggressive and picky. Remember it is their job to test the evidence! If you get upset or confused, you can ask the judge for time to calm down.

Don't talk about your testimony with anyone until you testify. You can talk to other people about the case you have finished testifying, but if it is a jury trial you cannot speak to any member of the jury at any time. If anyone tries to get you to alter your testimony, tell the Crown attorney or the police right away. Harassing or attempting to influence a witness is a crime punishable by up to 10 years in jail. If you have additional questions about testifying in court as a witness or victim, you should contact victim services , or the office of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

Community Justice. Government of the Northwest Territories. Related Pages Victim services. Legislation of the Northwest Territories. A complete alphabetical listing of the consolidated territorial Acts and associated regulations.