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The petitioner is the person who brings the action, or files a case against another party. If the petitioner (or his or her attorney) doesn't show up for court, the case will probably be dismissed, but depending on the circumstances, it's possible the person may be able to refile.
If you are the respondent, or the party the action was filed against, and you don't show up for court the judge may enter a default judgment against you, if appropriate. Generally speaking, you would probably lose.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe judge has 2 options: (1) Continue the case at a future date. (2) Issue a bench warrant for the parent that did not appear. If the parent makes a habit of this, even if the judge has a tendency to continue the case, after 3 or 4 missed court appearances the judge will issue a bench warrant.
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∙ 11y agothe judge has the right to assign your obligation amount in absentia (without you) if there is enough proof that you were served and properly notified of the hearing
in some cases the judge can withdraw the child support request for refusual to cooperate.
if you filed for child support you need to be at that hearing to protect your childs best interests. if you cannot attend you need to notify the court and request that they change the date. if you are represented by DCS, CPS, or a child support agency they can get the order without your presence because they represent you legally on your behalf...
just remember it is never good to allow a judge the authority to make decisions that will affect you and your childs life without your input!
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on what the hearing is for, but typically if a pro se plaintiff does not show up for a trial date and does not give any notice, the case will be dismissed.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally, nothing happens. If neither party tries to reschedule the action will eventually be dismissed as an inactive case.
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∙ 12y agoIt appears that a decision could be made in your absence.
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∙ 8y agoit is dismissed by default
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What happens if you do not show up for court date to garnish your wages in claims court?
Warrant for your arrest.
What happens if he doesnt show up for show cause on a court order being in contempt of court?
It is likely a warrant will be issued for arrest
What happens if you don't show up in the court of justice?
Can you type english please?
What happens when you show up at court with a warrant?
If you show up in court and it is discovered that you have an open and un-served warrant out for you, you will be taken into custody, transported to the law enforcement agency and booked, and then returned to court for arraignment.
What happens if you dont show up in federal court?
You run the risk of being arrested to show up over there, unless you presents a valid impeachment for not to appear at the Federal Court.
What happens if you don't show up for court DNA testing?
U go to jail
Do cops always show up for court on a DUI?
He will most definitely show up to court. You might get lucky with a traffic ticket, but not something as serious as a DUI. Unless something happens to him on the way to court he wont miss it.
What happens if police officer is ill and can not show up to court?
the case is continued for another date
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
If you have been charged for drinking and driving and you didnt show up to court what happens?
that depends on what country and what state your in i assume.
What happens if the defendant does not show up on a hearing for visitation rights?
The court may enter a default order for support.
What happens if you do not show up for a subpoena?
You may be arrested and/or fined. Or nothing. It depends on the reason for which you were subpoenaed, and how important it is to the court that you be there.
