9. Witnesses

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• 9.1 Summonses: Making a witness testify at an oral hearing
• 9.2 Affidavit evidence (written testimony)
• 9.3 Limits to witness testimony

Witnesses can give their testimony in writing.

All witnesses must promise to tell the truth by either making a sacred oath (a religious promise to tell the truth) or an affirmation (a non-religious promise to tell the truth).

9.1 Summonses: Making a witness testify at an oral hearing

If you want to make sure that your witness will attend the oral hearing, you can ask CART for a summons. A summons is a document from CART to a person that tells them they must attend the hearing.

9.2 Affidavit evidence (written testimony)

An affidavit is a way of giving testimony in writing. A person who gives their testimony in this way is called an “affiant.”

An affidavit is affirmed to a lawyer, a notary public, or a commissioner of oaths.

9.3 Limits to witness testimony

Witnesses must limit their testimony to just what is relevant (in other words, having to do with the issues in question).

The member may direct the witness to limit their testimony to just what is relevant. The member may also direct that a witness give their testimony in writing rather than orally, or direct that the witness doesn’t need to testify at all.