Document Witness Testimony (Form 116)

This form is the New Orleans Police Department's "Victim/Witness Voluntary Statement Form" (NOPD Form 116), which is used to formally document testimony from people who witnessed or were victimized by criminal activity.

The form serves several important purposes:

1. Evidence Documentation: It creates a written record of firsthand accounts that can be used in criminal investigations and potentially as evidence in court proceedings.
2. Voluntary Acknowledgment: The form explicitly states that the statement is being given voluntarily without coercion, threats, promises of leniency, or rewards, which helps establish its admissibility in court.
3. Incident Details: It captures critical information about the incident including:
   • Date, time, and location of the incident
   • The witness/victim's personal account of what occurred
   • Detailed suspect descriptions (physical characteristics, clothing, identifying marks)
   • Any relationship between the witness/victim and suspect
4. Legal Declaration: The form includes a sworn statement with a warning about criminal penalties for false information (criminal mischief or injuring public records), giving the statement additional legal weight.
5. Chain of Documentation: It includes fields for:
   • Item number (case reference)
   • Page numbering for completeness
   • Time the statement began and ended
   • Officer information including badge numbers
   • Witness signatures
   • A continuation sheet for lengthy statements

• Victim Witness Statement 
• Mẫu Đơn Tường Trình Tự Nguyện Của Nạn Nhân/Nhân Chứng
• Formulario De Declaración Voluntaria De Víctima / Testigo