Quote Originally Posted by Mr Alcatraz
The judge has not heard any of Hamilton's testimony, because he has not given any.
The judge leaves it up to the prosecution, and defense to provide it under oath.
Hamilton slipped through a rather large crack because his council was able to get an excuse for him.
He may not have had to say anything in the court unless he was called to the witness stand. But if he wasn't excused it is only because of a belief that he would show up, because Sutil and him are such good bro's.
What would be the correct term for being asked to come , if it wasn't "summons" , or "subpeona" ?

He needed to be excused , so there must have been a formal "ask" .