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Originally Posted by Taurus Babe
Okay thanks that's reassuring...I would feel much better if I didn't have to see him...ahhh I so thought this ordeal was over! At least I wasn't being arrested today when the sheriff came. When I looked out of the peep hole I started thinking of things that I could be getting arrested for! Ha!
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One option if the DA will let you, is give a sworn written statement that can just be read in court so you don't have to be there in person. However, that can only be done at the "Grand Jury" trial. They cannot do that at the actual trial because with a written testimony, your ex's lawyer cannot cross examine you. If I were you, I would call the DA and make an appointment to sit down and express your concerns to them. If they need your testimony bad enough, they will work something out with you. You can't just "blow it off," though. If you just don't show up, they can hold you in contempt of court and fine you or put you in jail. So, you really need to contact the DA.