Witness appearance issue

[LIGHTHOPE]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
In process of contested bifurcation hearing. Don't have a lot of money to fly witnesses back and forth, and Judge has stated that witnesses must appear - be physically present. Is there any way around this? I.E. : appear by phone,etc?

 

[mistoffolees]

If the judge said that they have to be physically present, then they have to be physically present.

 

[tranquility]

Judge has stated that witnesses must appear - be physically present.

If the judge stated that, even if he is legally wrong (Which I doubt.), an appeal will cost more. So, to the question:

Is there any way around this? I.E. : appear by phone,etc?

The answer is no. Unless the judge agrees.

 

[LIGHTHOPE]

Thank you - appreciate the responses.