The warrant states 7:30am-3:00pm on the day of court.I do'n t have a court date.I did'nt think u could be arrested on a monetary dispute,only criminal. $1000 dollars involved,5 yrs. ago.no fraud applies. What should I do?? The warrant was filed 10/26/06. Also plantiff wants my ss# & bank acct,D/L#,etc.This was issued by a court officer,not a judge.(subpoena info form to fillout and return)
2007-03-21 10:14:50 · 10 answers · asked by funtastick2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's not an arrest warrant. It's a summons.
An arrest warrant is issed by the courts to the police, and orders you to be arrested and detained.
A summons orders you to appear at court at a certain time.
And it is usually issued by the clerk of the court, not a judge.
As far as the personal information, that's part of a discovery request for the civil suit. It's independent of the summons.
You should obey the summons and appear at court. If you do not, then the court could rule in favor of other party by default.
2007-03-21 10:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of call, the court house where the it states. If you know the case # or the parties involved the clerk at the court house should tell what the day you should appear. It sounds like the plaintiff's lawyers wants your financial information to see what you owe the plaintiff. I am not a lawyer, this sounds like a subpoena (appear in court or get arrested). I suggest you get legal counsel and discuss your options. Also I have received summons to appear in court, that list that whole operating hours. Apparently the Courts are unable or unwilling to give exact times when cases will come before a judge.
2007-03-21 10:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by Philatellic I.Y.C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is only an arrest warrant if you did not show up for a previous court appearance. Either way I would contact an attorney to get more direct help. You do not want to give them any information if you do not have to and only an attorney will be able to give you solid answers.
2007-03-21 10:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by joeinchino2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's real, it's a subpeona, not an arrest warrant. You can be arrested on an unsettled monetary dispute - it's called a "writ." If they're asking for your personal info, then it's a scam. Courts have all that stuff. Call the contact number on it, if there is one.
2007-03-21 10:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by Gemma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the court and show them the warrant they will give u the information
2007-03-21 10:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by vraju m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not a threat, you really have to get a lawyer for that cause you had a court date and you didn't show up, so they had issued an warrant, and yes you may end up going to jail because you don't show up, ok
2007-03-21 10:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you appear. Ignoring the order to appear can lead to your arrest.
2007-03-21 10:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get laywer's advice. It's worth what it costs if its just an hour or less of advice. Not that you have to be represented, which would cost more than you'll be sued for.
2007-03-21 10:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd contact an attorney asap. You don't EVER give info like that to anyone.
2007-03-21 10:18:22 · answer #9 · answered by panthrchic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is legal
2007-03-21 10:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋