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If you need to bring anything as evidence, you will be instructed to do so in the subpoena. If you have questions concerning this, please feel free to contact the Victim-Witness Coordinator. In some instances, child care expenses are reimbursed. However, you should make sure that he/she has a flexible schedule, due to the fact that you don't know when you will be released from your subpoena. Try to find a relative, friend, or neighbor to care for your children.

You may want to bring reading materials, or something else to occupy your time, while you wait to testify. You may have to wait to testify for several hours or more.

It is important that you arrange your schedule to permit maximum flexibility. It is impossible to predict how long witnesses will testify at trial. However, we recommend you park in the parking ramp, if available, due to the fact that we WILL NOT reimburse you for any parking tickets you may receive. There is also short term metered parking on the streets around the courthouse. Parking should not exceed $8.00 for an entire day. There is a parking ramp located next to the courthouse. Therefore, it is important that you be directly outside the courtroom or waiting in the witness waiting room next to the courtroom. Please note: at the majority of court proceedings witnesses are not allowed to enter the courtroom until they are called upon to testify. Your subpoena will indicate where, when, and in what room the proceedings will take place. If you fail to appear, you may be cited for contempt of court. If you decide to speak about the case, tell the truth. Don't be afraid to ask for identification. Be sure you know who you are talking to when you discuss the case. You have the right to decide whether you want to discuss the case with any attorney or investigator for either the United States or the defense. What If The Defendant's Attorney Or Investigator Asks To Talk To Me? We hope this information will answer any questions you may have and make you more comfortable about the entire process. Since most people are not familiar with courtrooms and court proceedings, we in the United States Attorney's Office would like to give you some general information about preparing for court and some suggestions about testifying.

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