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Do you have to go to court if you are not given the subpoena in person?
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∙ 14y ago
More information is needed to answer this question. If you were court-ordered (by the judge) to appear, no further notification is legally necessary. If a subpoena/summons was left with a member of your household who acknowledged that you resided there it is considered as having been served.
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What is subpoena?
It's where a person has to go to court, by order. Sub poena means 'under penalty'.
Between what hours can an officer to serve a subpoena?
A subpoena requires you to appear in court, not go to jail.
Is a subpoena mandatory to go to court?
Yes. You can serve jail time for not respecting a subpoena.
Can your presence be demanded at a civil hearing if you have given a Statement?
If you given an affidavit you probably will not be needed. However they can still demand you be there with a subpoena. With the subpoena you have to go, without it you do not.
If your names not on the court docket do you still go to court?
If you have received a subpoena you had better respond, or at the very least, call the Clerk Of the Court's office to determine if the subpoena or the case has been cancelled or changed.
What happenes if you ment to go to court for a witness and you dont go but they plead guilty?
If you were sent a court summons or subpoena to show up and testify and you didnt go they could issue a bench warrant for failing to appear in court and you could be arrested and or fined ,However If you just told the person that you would come and testify for them and you did not receive a summons or subpoena from the court, then you are not bound by law to appear and nothing will happen whether they plead guilty or not.
If a sub poena was issued as a whitness and a person dont show can you go to jail?
It is possible - ignoring a subpoena is a "contempt of court. It depends on what the judge decides.
Does your son have to go to court to be a witness?
If he has been served with a subpoena or a summons, yes, he must.
Do I have to go to court if Im a witness in an aggravated assault case?
Yes. You will be charged with contempt of court if you fail to appear in court in response to a subpoena.
What if you were told they are trying to serve you a subpoena and they don't get it served before the court date are you in violation if you don't go to court?
You could be. WHO told you they were trying to serve you? If it can be proven that you were "dodging" the service of the subpoena you could be charged.
Do you have to show up to court when you are subpeona?
You can always choose, but if you choose not to go they will probably arrest you for contempt of court. If you feel that you are not necessary then contact the person who issues the subpoena and ask them to cancel it. You can also ask what fees you are entitled to recieve.
How will your ex employer be notified hes got to go to court?
email and a written letter known as a subpoena
