Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

witness lists

Are potential witnesses typically listed beforehand, such as a rebuttal witness, or are they held secret for suprise?

Criminal law.


Asked on 12/08/08, 1:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: witness lists

Rebuttal witnesses are usually not disclosed since, in theory, they will not be called. A rebuttal witness is used to show that the primary witness was inaccurate or lying about something. It is assumed witnesses will be accurate and honest. So, it is not necessary to disclose a witness that will show that they were not.

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Answered on 12/08/08, 10:38 pm


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