This depends on the jurisdiction. Different areas have different rules about how long you can be held without trial.
On the citation the officer gave you there is a date and time you should report to the court house. DO NOT be late, if you are late you will not be allowed into the court room and thus a bench warrant for your arrest will be made. Many states and municipalities have the option to pay before your court date to not have to appear in court. Although, court is a hassle, many fines become reduced.
No. An arrest warrant is valid until it is served or cancelled by the court.
Arrest warrants in Florida do not expire. Once the warrant is issued, it is valid until you are caught unless the court dismisses it.
That is RARELY the case. But it depends on how long it's been since you missed your date, and the violation. It's always the safest bet to bring the bond amount, which you can find out by calling the court, just incase they want to hold you in custody for the court date. If your excuse is legitimate, or you express apologies to the court and make the Judge believe you will not miss your next court day, it is very unlikely they will arrest you. Bring bond money just in case, but if you don't have it just come in with a suite and tie and a letter of apology and you'll be FINE. Remember, a Judge is far more likely to release you on your own recognizance if you show up on your own accord, vs bring brought in my law enforcement in handcuffs on a warrant.
The time it takes to get a court date can vary depending on the court's schedule, the complexity of the case, and the backlog of cases. In some cases, it can take several weeks to several months to get a court date. It is best to consult with a legal professional for more specific information related to your case.
Yes, you do as long as you are the judgment debtor of the person serving the subpoena on you and as long as it was issued properly. If you ignore the subpoena, the creditor could apply to the court for an order directing you to answer it. If the order is served on you and you still refuse to answer it, the creditor can apply for an order to hold you in contempt of the court order, which could subject you to arrest. This type of arrest is not a criminal arrest, but the court might decide to keep you in jail until you do answer the information subpoena.
Yes, you do as long as you are the judgment debtor of the person serving the subpoena on you and as long as it was issued properly. If you ignore the subpoena, the creditor could apply to the court for an order directing you to answer it. If the order is served on you and you still refuse to answer it, the creditor can apply for an order to hold you in contempt of the court order, which could subject you to arrest. This type of arrest is not a criminal arrest, but the court might decide to keep you in jail until you do answer the information subpoena.
Unless there is some information that the questioner does not disclose - no - as long as you return to the state and appear for your court date, it is not illegal to leave the state with a pending court date.
Yes, as long as you are notified of the change of date.
Usually until your court date.
Theoretically, immediately upon your failure to appear. In actuality, it depends upon the speed of communication between the court system and the DMV, and its entry into the DMV computer. CAUTION: If the officer testifying against you is aware that you didn not show up in court - and he later sees you driving - he can arrest you immediatley for DWS, because he has personal knowledge of your failure to appear, even though the information may not yet be available from the DMV computer.
6 months from the sheriff's sale date.