Will they send a warrent out on me?
2006-06-09 03:27:53 · 15 answers · asked by birdwings_65 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They will issue a warrant if you just let the date go by. You need to contact them and tell them that you won't have the money by that date, most will extend the time or make some type of payment arrangements.
2006-06-09 03:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by CarlaCCC 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You still should appear for your court date, otherwise a warrent will be issued. You have several options. I am assuming that you are unable to borrow the money from a family member or friend, I would either ask the judge for an extension, ask if it can be made in payments, or ask if you can perform community service in lieu of the payment. As long as you honor your agreement, most judicial systems are not so hard nosed that they will not try to work with you. Hope this helps. Good Luck
2006-06-09 11:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by zippo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T call the cops and ask them. It isn't their job, and they probabl;y can't give you very good advice on this subject.
DO call the clerk of court. Also, DO show up in court, or the violation bureau (if this is a traffic matter and there is a separate violation bureau or something similar).
And DO remember three things:
First, your situation is not uncommon.
Second, The people int he court system (judges, bureaucrats, etc.) are not evil, mindless thugs trying to squeeze money out of you. They are people like you and willing to deal with someone who has a legitimate problem and is willing to make a genuine effort to deal with it.
Third: Remember, the state would much rather get money out of you eventually, even if it is a little late, than go to the trouble and expense of issuing a warrant and arresting you.
2006-06-09 15:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cranach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two suggestions for you:
1. Borrow the money somehow. A warrant can certainly be issued for your arrest if you do not show up and pay it by the due date on the citation.
2. You can contact the court ahead of time to see if an extension can be granted. But if you do that and succeed, make sure you have the money by that due date or it will not look good in your record.
Good luck!
2006-06-09 10:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will appear in court on the state of the summons, ( a summons is a order to appear in court, ( but can often be taken care of by paying a fine)
They will then allow you to make payment arrangements but additional costs of making those payments.
2006-06-09 15:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the court date and inform the judge the day you will have it - normally they want you to pay some portion on the spot - so try to take like $20-50 with you - what ever you have twords the full amount and they will let you set up a payment schedule as long as you make an immediate good faith payment.
2006-06-09 10:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you answer the summons and appear in court and explain your situation to the judge?
2006-06-09 10:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the police before the court dat and ask them to advise you what to do, you will probably have to still go to court but they will more than likely allow you to pay it off.....give it a go, they cant arrest you.
2006-06-09 10:32:39 · answer #8 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Borrow the cash......but not from a bank, they charge way too much interest.....try to borrow from a friend, they usually don`t charge interest. Of course you need to have friends who have some cash. Hope this helps. Remember to pay him or her back though, or you may run out of friends.
2006-06-09 10:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by MARTIN B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the court or call and as for a continuance.
2006-06-09 12:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋