Courts can summon people {witness}|, who saw crimes or know something that can contribute to solving cases, to testify. Witnesses for prosecution or defense review facts with prosecuting or defense attorneys before trial.
Attorneys for both parties can interview witnesses and record interviews word for word {deposition, witness}|.
At trials, witnesses answer questions from calling attorney {direct examination}|.
At trials, witnesses answer questions from opposing attorney {cross-examination}|.
At trials, after cross-examination, witnesses answer questions from calling attorney {redirect examination}|.
Witnesses can sign {attest}| statements.
Witnesses can testify about fact statements {averment}.
People {deponent}| can make written statements under oath.
Courts can allow parties {amicus curiae} {friend of the court}| to give evidence or present arguments, because parties have interest in case. Friends of court have no right to do those things, only court permission. Lawyers can represent neither defendant nor plaintiff but present relevant evidence.
Evidence {hearsay} can come from secondary sources.
People can make formal statements {presentment}|, or grand juries can report, to courts.
Accused persons can testify against another accused person {state's evidence}|.
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