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you will have a warrant for your arrest and have to post a bond but in some case s you go to the judge and ask for a continuance this does work depending the judges attitude on that particular day. try calling the court house and see what say . Ive had my fair share of run ins with the law and plenty of attorneys it wouldn't hurt to contact an attorney .
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∙ 10y agoIf you miss your summons date then a bench warrant will be issued by the judge. You will be wanted for "failure to appear".
Please understand there is a difference between a summons and a subpoena. A civil summons is actually a notice from the court that an action is being taken against the defendant. If the defendant does not appear in court upon the date indicated they will lose the case by default and a judgment will be entered in favor of the plaintiff. Not responding to a civil summons is not a criminal offense and no warrant or other action will be taken by the court except for the issuing of the judgment writ.
A subpoena is a direct order from the court and the named person must appear upon the date stated or be released from the appearance by a judge. Subpoenas can be a part of a civil action and generally relate to the defendant presenting to the court valid documentation of his or her assets/income. There are other issues which might involved a subpoena being issued in relation to a civil hearing, but the point is a subpoena should NEVER be ignored. To do so could as stated in another answer result in a warrant being issued for the named person.
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What happens when a summons is returned unserved?
if the summons was returned unserved, the plaintiff should asked the court to issue an alias summons if the whereabouts of the defendant is ascertained.
What happens if you a a month late reporting a car accident?
If the laws of your state require you to repoprt an accident within a certain fixed period of time and you don't, on top of everyting else you could be liable to receive a summons for violation of the state Motor Vehicle code.
What happens if you dismiss a summons?
It depends on what the summons is for. You may have a warrant issued for your arrest or judgment may be entered in your absence and you won't get the chance to fight your case. Either way, it's best not to ignore a court summons.
What happens when you don't answer a court summons for no ins ticket?
My son moved and did not get his mail. He went to get his abstract, and next to some tickets it says summons not answered? What does this mean?
What is the first step if you receive a civil summons as a result of an auto accident?
Notify your insurance company as soon as possible and get a lawyer.
What happens when you fail to appear in court for a summons?
You go straight to jail.... Do not collect $200
If there is a mistake on the date of an auto accident in a lawsuit summons what date applies when it is refiled the original date or the new date?
poop poop
A passenger in the car of an accident do you have to attend court for witness?
only if you receive a court summons saying that you need to appear in court to testify.
What happens if your in a accident and you have sr22?
The same thing that happens if you did not have an Sr22. The at fault parties insurance generally pays for the accident.
Which is an example of an acute stressor?
A near miss car accident
What happens if you don't show up for a court summons as a minor?
the parents of the minor can have a warrant out for their arrest
What do you need when you've received a summons stating you are being sued for a car accident which occurred 18 months ago?
You should call your insurance co. first. They will have the information you need. If you did not have insurance at the time of the accident or have changed insurance carriers since the accident consult an attorney.
