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The court can subpoena you to
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The court can subpoena you to
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The court can subpoena you to testify in court or appear at a deposition to describe what you know about the situation, even if you do not want to be involved. However, you must compensated for any travel that is necessary to appear at trial. In addition, you may be entitled to an appearance fee. You are not entitled to a lawyer if you are only a witness, but you can discuss your legal rights with the attorney who issues the subpoena compelling you to testify. If you are asked to testify before the court, you may be able to be put on call, meaning you do not have to wait around the courthouse. Instead you will receive a phone call on the day you are to appear in court. For more information about witness fees, visit http://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-66/chapter-23/66-23-110/.
The court can subpoena you to testify in court or appear at a deposition to describe what you know about the situation, even if you do not want to be involved. However, you must compensated for any travel that is necessary to appear at trial. In addition, you may be entitled to an appearance fee. You are not entitled to a lawyer if you are only a witness, but you can discuss your legal rights with the attorney who issues the subpoena compelling you to testify. If you are asked to testify before the court, you may be able to be put on call, meaning you do not have to wait around the courthouse. Instead you will receive a phone call on the day you are to appear in court. For more information about witness fees, visit http://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-66/chapter-23/66-23-110/.