Prosecuting Attorney

Witness Information Services

A Subpoena is a court order that requires a witness to attend court and tell the truth. You may be subpoenaed to testify as a witness in a criminal case if you were the victim of a crime, saw what happened, or have other information related to the case.

If you receive a Subpoena, be aware that there are frequent changes in court dates. To inconvenience you as little as possible, be sure to call the number listed on the bottom of the Subpoena on the date indicated to see if your appearance and testimony are still necessary on the date indicated or click this link to check the status of the trial.

If you receive a Subpoena for a date that you know you will not be available because of a prescheduled vacation or business trip, please let the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney handling the case know as soon as possible. It may be necessary to request that the Judge reschedule the court date. Please be aware that medical appointments and work commitments are not sufficient to request a continuance.

Witness Information

  • Court rules permit the prosecutor or the defendant's attorney to interview any witness, regardless of who issued the subpoena.
  • The witness can set the time and place for the interview so that it is convenient and comfortable to the witness. (Any interview may be held in the office of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney assigned to the case at the request for the victim or witness)
  • Witnesses are allowed to choose someone else to attend the interview as long as the other person is not another witness.
  • Witness testimony could happen on the date listed on the subpoena, but frequently occurs sometime later due to court delays.
  • Trials are sometimes rescheduled or cancelled.
  • Failure to respond to a subpoena or failure to attend a trial or hearing as required may cause a court to issue a warrant for the arrest of the subpoenaed witness.

Posted: 01/22/2015 04:08 PM
Last Updated: 01/27/2015 01:52 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 08
    Nov 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 06
    Nov 2024
    09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - November 6, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or via zooom
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    Nov 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

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    Oct 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Second Half Property Tax Deadline

    Posted by: Chelan County Treasurer

    Second half property tax deadline

  • 29
    Oct 2024
    08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.