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Then the judge normally finds you guilty and you can get tried for contempt of court (that second doesn't always happen). If you plan on anything besides a terminal disease, make it to that court date. They really don't view your snubbing them well.

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It may depend on whether you are actually referring to a summons or a subpoena, (they ARE different) AND what your role in the case may be.

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They have to refile an extension for more time to serve you. Depending on what type of law you are being attempted to be served, that alotted time varies. California Civil Courts are one year. Criminal cases depending on the crime can have a limitless amount of time There ARE what's called "statutes of limitaions" on most types of cases though and that determined the allowed time maximum you can be served in.

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