This depends on what your summons was for.
Added: Although you must appear in response to a SUBPOENA, a summons is another matter. As stated above it all depends on what the court action was, and what the summons was for. Contact the Clerk of Court's office for further information.
Title: Interrogation of Inmates at County Jail... He advised me that the Sheriff is the custodianof the county jail. ...
Yes, you can go to jail for not attending a civil summons. Ignoring a civil summons can result in a judge issuing a warrant for your arrest for contempt of court. It's essential to comply with legal obligations, including attending court summons.
You will likely be found in contempt of court and a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest.Another View: The above answer might be correct if they were asking about a SUBPOENA. It is unlikely that you would be the subject of a warrant and jail for ignoring a SUMMONS, although you might find a Sheriff at your door to "escort" you to court if the judge deemed your appearance to be important enough.
No, but a person can go to jail for not appearing to answer a summons.
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The County Sheriff.
In the vast majority of counties the jail is managed by the Sheriff of that county.
You go straight to jail.... Do not collect $200
Sheriff's deputy
Sheriff of Cochise - 1956 Jail Break 2-23 was released on: USA: 10 October 1957
Different states use different agencies to carry out various legal functions. In Florida the Sheriff's Department supervises the county jail. Most states follow that pattern. In some a different organization is in charge. In Florida, it depends on the court order as to who carries it out. Sometimes it is a deputy sheriff. Sometimes it is a payroll officer. Sometimes it is someone else. Your state may have its own rules.
The jail is inside the sheriff's office at Diamond Springs, to the right of the main place.