Today I got served with court papers the man told me me "you are being served" I was with my boyfriend's cousin and he threw the papers back at the man i NEVER touched the papers as he left he said "you still have been seved" I have nmo idea what it is for how can i find out and was i really served please help!
2006-08-09 11:35:34 · 9 answers · asked by XoxTequieroxoX 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You were served, and are responsible for knowing what is in those papers.
2006-08-09 11:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The folks above who say you were legally served are correct.
The concept of you hands not touching the papers or the papers not touching your person is a thing of the movies, but not in real life. Rather than get upset about it or think of ways around it, just follow through and make your appearance as directed.
You might wonder about what happens if you just ignore the subpoena. The answer is in the form of another document called a 'body attachment' warrant that the judge will sign and it directs the police to go to your home or wherever they can find you, arrest you, and place you in jail until your testimony is needed. That might be awhile.
It's just plain easier on you to show up and do what you have to do.
2006-08-09 19:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you were served. You need to call the clerk of the court that you are to appear in if you can't figure out what the papers mean. You may be in trouble or it could be a summons to appear as a witness. It could be a couple of different things. Call the court first. If you are charged with something, call an attorney or wait for the court to appoint one if you can't afford one. Don't talk to ANYBODY you can't trust with your life about it, except an attorney, if you are in trouble.
2006-08-09 18:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were served. Don't do stupid stuff, and this won't happen to you. Plus, it's rather funny that you got served, and played tough, refusing to touch them and now are so desperate to find out what they're all about.
Some homeless guy is probably using your summons for butt wipe right now. It'll be great come your court date, when you don't show, and they issue the warrant.
Good luck dumdum
2006-08-09 23:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by Jim D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the local Sheriffs Department or the Circuit Court in your jurisdiction, they will have the documents on record. They also have to tell you why you are being served.
Also, try going online and searching "Courthouse records" for your city.
Check this out:
http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060809/COURTRECORDS/608090405/1056
2006-08-09 18:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you were served.. he visually identified you, talked to you, papers left his hands
Sorry
2006-08-09 18:39:34 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the sherriffs office they will be more than happy to tell you
2006-08-09 18:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad case
2006-08-09 18:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your police department and ask
2006-08-09 18:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by ♥jen♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋