approach the witness

Approach the witness refers to when an attorney moves towards a witness in order to show them a document or exhibit. See approach.

In some jurisdictions, an attorney must request to approach a witness; e.g. "may I approach the witness?"

[Last reviewed in November of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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