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yes, if you don't you can be help in contempt of court, sometimes resulting in a warrant depending on the situation.

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Q: Do you always have to answer a supoena to appear in court?
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What tool can the court use to force a reluctant witness to appear for a deposition?

The court can issue a Supoena which orders a witness to appear ; see related link below .


Even if you do get a supoena and show up to court you still have the right to say no you dont want to testify?

The court may take this as contempt.


Can text messages either sent from your online account or sent from your phone be supoena for court?

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What happens when a subpoena has a different date than the lawyer wanted you to appear?

Ask your lawyer. Don't screw up your instructions and supoena.


If a supoena is not served to hand is it a valid supoena?

Subpoenas can also be served via registered mail.


What type of supoena requires a witness to appear in court order?

A subpoena ad testificandum is a subpoena that directs a witness to appear in court to testify. The Latin phrase "ad testificandum" means "to testify." The other type of subpoena is a subpoena duces tecum, which commands a person to bring physical items such as business records to court. The Latin phrase "duces tecum " means "bring with you." It can be difficult to pronounce for most people.


What does disposition mean in court?

Converted disposition means that there is a change in the behavior of the person. They appear different from what they always appear to be.


What court does someone appear in that created a crime on the inter net?

there are not always prosecutable in criminal court so it generally goes to tort court.


What does converted disposition mean in court?

Converted disposition means that there is a change in the behavior of the person. They appear different from what they always appear to be.


What is a court order reqiring someone to appear in court?

This is called a SUBPOENA. if you fail to appear in court after you have been subpoeaned you can be charged with contempt of court.


If you have a restraining order on someone do you still need to appear in court if your summons and they are there?

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Can bench warrant be issued for failure to appear in court as a witness?

Yes for failure to appear, or contempt of court.