In U.S. legal proceedings, a minor may invoke the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, and a court may hold a pre-testimony hearing to determine whether the minor will be permitted to testify.
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General principle about witness privileges and court procedures applicable to minors in U.S. courts.
In family court custody disputes, attorneys can subpoena federal investigators, state child welfare agency investigators, and other third-party witnesses to compel testimony or evidence.
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Describes common discovery and evidence-compelling tools available to attorneys in custody litigation.