If you have prepared a witness statement to assist the Coroner, this does not necessarily mean you will have to attend the hearing. The Coroner will decide who should be called to give live witness evidence at the hearing. If the Coroner requires your attendance at the hearing, you will be asked to attend on either a voluntary basis, or you may receive a formal witness summons. Alternatively, the Coroner may decide to read your statement. You may hear this being referred to as Rule 23 evidence.