The Krakow Regional Court has ordered Cardinal Stanis\u0142aw Dziwisz to provide formal forensic medical documentation and travel records to justify his absence from a high-profile civil testimony, or face potential sanctions.<\/p>\n
The Regional Court in Krakow has rejected a standard medical note provided by Cardinal Stanis\u0142aw Dziwisz, ruling it insufficient to excuse his absence from a hearing. Judge Monika Szczepaniec-Czech has now demanded a formal certificate from a court-appointed doctor to verify the Cardinal\u2019s health status.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the court has ordered documentation, such as tickets or hotel reservations, to substantiate claims that a planned trip to the Vatican conflicts with the trial schedule. The Cardinal has been granted 14 days to submit this evidence.<\/p>\n
Under Polish civil procedure, the court may impose a fine of up to 5,000 PLN if an absence remains unjustified. If the witness continues to fail to appear, the court holds the authority to order a compelled appearance by law enforcement, though such measures are not automatic following a first absence.<\/p>\n
Court spokesperson Judge Zbigniew Zgud confirmed that the court is currently evaluating whether the Cardinal\u2019s justification for his absence will be accepted as valid. The next hearing is scheduled for August 3.<\/p>\n
The legal proceedings involve a civil lawsuit filed by Janusz Szymik against the Krakow Archdiocese. Szymik is seeking 20 million PLN in compensation for the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered as a minor at the hands of Father Jan Wodniaka between 1984 and 1989.<\/p>\n
The trial focuses on the institutional responsibility of the Archdiocese and its handling of abuse allegations. While Cardinal Dziwisz has stated he does not intend to avoid the court, legal counsel for the plaintiff has expressed concern over the inconsistency between his stated poor health and his reported public activities.<\/p>\n
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