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You could then be liable for contempt of court and you could be compelled to give evidence,plus you may be arrested,if you are a witness in a criminal trial-or a case which is in the public interest.I hope this answers your query.[Syed Amir]
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoNot enough information is given from which to draw a sound conclusion but, if the charge was a minor one, probably not. If the charge was serious the judge would probably have already issued a bench warrant for your arrest.
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∙ 13y agoYou could be found to be in contempt of Court. A warrant may be issued and you could get arrested. It is possible you could be ordered to pay a fine or serve time in jail.
Added: If the judge wants you badly enough they may issue a "forthwith" bench warrant to law enforcement (usually the Sheriff) and have you forcibly brought before the court.
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∙ 16y agoYou can be arrested if the judge puts out a bench warrent.
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∙ 15y agoYes. The judge can sentence you to jail time for contempt of court.
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∙ 11y agoIn the United States, yes you can go to jail for failure to answer a subpoena. The charge would be contempt of court, or something similar.
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Between what hours can an officer to serve a subpoena?
A subpoena requires you to appear in court, not go to jail.
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.
I was left a message by a police officer on Sunday that I had a subpoena to appear in NC criminal court as a witness on Thursday four days later. Will I get in trouble if I dont go to court?
If you were left the information about the case, I'd at least try to call the court to determine if the subpoena was valid. They should be able to tell you something.
What happens if you dont have an attorney the day of court?
You go without an attorney.
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.
Is a subpoena mandatory to go to court?
Yes. You can serve jail time for not respecting a subpoena.
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.
Ihave a subpoena form lucas county common pleas court and Iam ill and Idont want to go to court with the flu beside that this def. is trying to make me take the stand and i dont have any infor.?
Do NOT -repeat- do NOT ignore the subpoena. That is a court paper ordering your appearance. Call the court that issued the subpoena and discuss it with them. They will decide if you're too 'sick' to attend. The reason you're wanted on the stand is so the court can decide whether or not, what you have to say is relevant. It is not for you to decide on your own.
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.
What would happen if you dont go to a court orderD mediation meeting?
(In the US) If you don't respond to court in response to a summons/subpoena a bench warrant can be issued for your arrest to compel your attendance.
