Prosecutors often meet witnesses just before they go to court. These meetings are called conferences and are usually held at the CDPP’s office or at court. At a conference:

• The prosecutor will explain the trial process and discuss your role as a witness, for example what date and time you are likely to be needed.

• The prosecutor may clarify things in your statement so it can be a good idea to read it beforehand.

• If there is anything in your statement you would like to add or change, let the prosecutor know.

• If you don’t have, or have lost your statement, please contact either the police officer or WAS case officer to get a copy. 

Conferences allow you to ask the prosecutor questions and raise any concerns you might have.

• You are able to bring a support person with you to a conference but they may not be able to sit in for the entire time. Your support person can’t be a witness in the same matter.