Deputy School Exam 5 Practice

Who should be consulted as part of preparing to testify?

Judge Commonwealth attorney Defense attorney Detention officer

Correct Answer:

Commonwealth attorney

Explanation:

The main idea is who guides a witness on what to say and how to present it in court. The person to consult is the Commonwealth attorney because they are the one presenting the case for the state and need the testimony to fit the theory of the prosecution. They know which facts are important, how prior statements were made, and how the testimony should be framed during direct examination and anticipated cross-examination. The judge oversees the courtroom but does not coach witnesses. The defense attorney would be guiding witnesses for the defense, not for the prosecution, so they wouldn’t be the one to prepare a witness for testifying on behalf of the Commonwealth. A detention officer isn’t involved in preparing testimony.

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