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In a Criminal Court Case
The judge or jury may not be able to reach a decision immediately because there may be other witnesses. Some trials may take several days or even longer to finish. More about what happens after you've given evidence in a Criminal Court case.
After everyone has asked his or her questions, the sheriff or the judge will tell you when you're finished being a witness. Whatever the result, remember that your job as a witness was very important.
In a Children's Hearing Court Case
The sheriff may not be able to reach a decision immediately because there may be other witnesses. Some court cases can last more than one day. More about what happens after you've given evidence in a Children's Hearing Court case.
