After You Have Given Your Evidence

When the lawyers have finished asking you questions, the judge or sheriff will let you know that you are finished and can leave. You are then finished being a witness and should not have to come back.

In a children’s hearing court case, if the case is about your child and you are a relevant person, you will be entitled to remain present during the proceedings. You can clarify this with the children’s reporter.

In a criminal case, if you have finished giving your evidence, you may want to go into the public gallery of the courtroom to listen to the rest of the court case.

Please remember that sometimes the court clears the public area when some witnesses are giving their evidence. You should always check with the court staff whether you are allowed into the public area after you have given your evidence.

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