Tips:

*Tell The Truth - The single most important item of advice is to tell the truth.

*Dress Neatly - It is very important to present yourself as professionally as possible in court.  It is not necessary to wear a full suit, but it may help your credibility to be properly dressed for such an event.  When dressing for court, select clothes that you would wear to a job interview or, if you are a churchgoes, your Sunday best.

*Be Prepared - Think about the answers you will give to the questions you will probably be asked.

*Stick To The Facts - The Judge wants to hear only the facts as you know them to be, not what someone else told you.

*Relax, Speak Clearly - You have nothing to fear when giving truthful answers.  When you are asked questions, give the Judge your answer as clearly as possible.

*Do Not Get Frustrated - If you don't understand a question, ask that it be repeated.  State your answers clearly.  Some questions might seem repetitive or irrelevant, but the attorneys are doing their job, and your job as a witness is to answer their questions to the best of your ability.  Try to keep your composure on the stand even if frustration starts to set in.