noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Formal term for appearing in person at an official place, such as a court, police station, or office, often in response to a summons.
裁判所に出頭するよう命じられた。
I was ordered to appear in court.
証人として
I was requested to appear as a witness.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
surrender; turning oneself in
Specifically refers to voluntarily going to the police or authorities to admit guilt or submit to arrest.
容疑者は昨夜、警察に出頭した。
The suspect turned himself in to the police last night.
弁護士と相談した後、彼は出頭を決意した。
After consulting with his lawyer, he decided to surrender.