Witness Statement Request and Short Statement Template
Ask a witness for a short, factual statement and give them an easy format.
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Help me ask a witness for a statement about [EVENT_OR_ISSUE]. Who they are and how they know about it: [WITNESS_RELATIONSHIP]. What they saw or heard, as far as I know: [WHAT_THEY_KNOW]. The date and place: [DATE_AND_PLACE]. How I will use the statement: [USE_OF_STATEMENT]. Write (1) a short, friendly message asking for the statement, making clear they can say no and that I only want what they honestly remember; (2) a one-page template with headings: name and contact details, how I know the parties, date and place, what I saw and heard in my own words, what I did not see, documents or photos I can add, and a signed and dated line; (3) a list of five tips for the witness (stick to what you saw, no guessing, no opinions about people, keep it short, sign and date). Remind me not to tell the witness what to write, and not to pressure anyone. The statement should read like the person's own words and be easy to understand by someone who was not there. This is not legal advice. Name no rule I did not supply. Use [JURISDICTION] and [RELEVANT_LAW_OR_POLICY_IF_KNOWN] as given. Flag where I need expert help. Promise no result.
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