How long will I be at court as a witness?

It depends.   A witness is generally required to appear by 9:00 am on the day of trial.  The person will have to wait in the lobby until they are called as a witness.  Prior to the testimony phase of the trial, a jury must be selected and opening statements must be given.  The shortest wait period would be an hour, but it could easily be three hours if not longer.  If it is going to be a long wait period, the legal department will contact you prior to trial to give you a better estimate of when to appear.

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1. Can I make an appointment to talk to the Prosecuting Attorney?
2. How do I find out if an offender has been released from prison?
3. I feel that a crime has been committed. How do I press charges? Can I report a crime directly to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office?
4. Is there a warrant out for me?
5. I need child support can you help me?
6. I want a divorce, I want to sue someone, or I want to adopt a child can the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
7. I want to file a Civil Lawsuit.
8. Does the Legal Department provide copies of police reports?
9. I want a protection order to keep my husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or family member away from me. Will the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
10. I want a protection order against the person who committed a crime against me. Will the Prosecuting Attorney's office help me?
11. Can I talk to the Prosecuting Attorney? I think that's the person who is working my case.
12. Where do I report for jury duty?
13. I am a victim in a criminal case and I want to drop the charges. Can I do that?
14. Why am I a witness? I didn't see the crime occur.
15. As a witness, do I have to talk in front of the defendant in court?
16. Who will be with me in court?
17. How long will I be at court as a witness?
18. What do I do if I can't attend court as a witness on the date stated in the subpoena?
19. What happens at arraignment?
20. I have a complaint about my attorney, who do I contact?
21. Can I get my warrant quashed?
22. Who is my attorney?
23. Can I just pay my fine(s) and not have a court date?
24. What if I don't show up to my court date?