What is needed in my affidavit for my witness that can not appear in court?

Full question:

At my hearing, what should be included (terminology) in the affidavits or statements from my witness that will not be able to appear in court? Is there a 'special' notary that have to notarize the affidavits/statements.

  • Category: Courts
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  • State: Arizona

Answer:

The affidavit needs to contain the facts to which the witness would testify. The precise statements used will vary by type of testimony. Affidavits are notarized by a regular notary. Please see the information at the following link:

http://definitions.uslegal.com/a/affidavits/

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A good example of an affidavit is a sworn statement from a witness detailing their observations about an event relevant to a case. For instance, if a witness saw a car accident, their affidavit would include the date, time, location, and a description of what they witnessed. This document must be signed in front of a notary public to be valid.