1. Speak up. Do not answer any questions by nodding or shaking your head. A written record must be made of the proceedings, and the cout or jury may lose the benefit of any important answer.
2. Be Honest and Candid. The judge or jury, as the case may be, will weigh your testimony only on the besis of what you say, but how you say it. Do not become angry.
3. Objections to Questions. Do not quickly say an answer to a question before the question is completed. When you observe that an objection is to be made, do not attempt to put your answer in before the objection is ruled upon. Simply remain silent during the objection untilt he court has ruled.
4. Have No Contact Whatsoever With Any Juror. Do not discuss any phase of the case in the courtroom, corridors or other public places in the vicinity because a juror might overhear your conversation.
5. Let the Lawyers Try the Lawsuit. Do not interrupt counsel by whispered suggestions or instructions or by the tugging at a jacket. Counsel welcomes and expects suggestions from you; however, such should be given by written notation plainly worded and quietly passed to counsel.
6. Dress Neatly and Cleanly.
7. Tell the truth. This cannot be stressed enough the importance of being completely honest.
8. Read and Follow the 6 Tips on Being a Good Witness.
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