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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