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    The judge may allow vulnerable witnesses like children to testify from behind a screen or with a support person present. A screen hides the witness from the defendant, and a support person can offer emotional support without interfering. Witnesses who think they need special accommodations should discuss it with the subpoenaing lawyer. Anyone who tries to influence a witness's testimony by harassment could face up to 14 years in jail.

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    The judge may allow vulnerable witnesses like children to testify from behind a screen or with a support person present. A screen hides the witness from the defendant, and a support person can offer emotional support without interfering. Witnesses who think they need special accommodations should discuss it with the subpoenaing lawyer. Anyone who tries to influence a witness's testimony by harassment could face up to 14 years in jail.

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    The judge may allow vulnerable witnesses like children to testify from behind a screen or with a support person present. A screen hides the witness from the defendant, and a support person can offer emotional support without interfering. Witnesses who think they need special accommodations should discuss it with the subpoenaing lawyer. Anyone who tries to influence a witness's testimony by harassment could face up to 14 years in jail.

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    What about children and other vulnerable witnesses?

    The judge may make it easier for some witnesses to testify for example, he or she may provide a witness screen or a support person. witness screen hides the witness from the accused person. This is often allowed for child witnesses. support person sits beside the witness to offer emotional support, but does not interfere with the testimony in any way. Talk to the lawyer who subpoenaed you if you think you need a witness screen or support person.

    What if someone tries to make me change my story?


    Tell the !rown attorney or the police right away. "f you are a witness for the defence, tell the defence lawyer. "t is against the law for anyone to harass or attempt to influence a witness. nyone who does so could face a penalty of up to #$ years in jail.

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