let's say a person has to go to court and they get really sick the night before and they have to spend the night in the hospital. What should they do? Can they call the court in the morning from the hospital? Would the judge believe it? Do they need some kind of letter from the doctor?
2007-05-15 15:26:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
both would be sufficient. the court MUST give you the benefit of the doubt... but if it becomes a habit... as in more than once or twice, the judge may take action.
2007-05-23 04:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you are at the point of death you had better SHOW UP for court ! Too many people try to get out of court appearences by this method . I once heard a Judge say the only acceptable reason for not appearing is DEATH !
2007-05-15 22:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by Big Ab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will still have to go to court that same day i you dont you will be arrested and put down for sentence 1 year and like 5 weeks. And, no they cant call the court from hospital. Nope, the judge will NOT Have time to talk he /she have to deal w/ INMATES 24/7 and if they do need to spend night at hosptal in officer will be in the hosipal w/ you try to esape you will c ur selve pickng up selval bones o the floor. Nope, they wont need any letter from Doctor
ou wont ahve to worry cause u will be in the CELL.
2007-05-15 22:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call the courthouse, and talk to the people in the judge's office who is going to hear your case, and explain the situation. If you have to, go to court sick.
2007-05-16 06:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an attorney, call him/her and have them report to the court your status.
If you don't have an attorney, call the court clerk, explain your situation, and provide proof (by fax if possible) of your hospital stay. The report from the doctor and the hospital admittance record should suffice.
2007-05-15 22:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by LisaC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a lawyer, send him to court. If you don't, you should, but if you don't just call the courthouse and explain the situation. Be prepared to show proof when you finally do go to court.
2007-05-15 22:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the court clerk asap, or have someone show up for you and explain the situation to the judge.
2007-05-15 22:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by lennyspall@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you get in touch with your lawyer who can contact the correct people and be prepared to have medical documentation to prove to the court you had an illness bad enough to prevent you from attending court. Just calling there does not assure your information will reach the right party
2007-05-15 22:35:45 · answer #8 · answered by Snoop Dog Loves Paris Hilton 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if they were in the hospitol they would easily be able to prove that with a reciept for care that day.
If they were just plain sick, they better call the judges office and speak to the secretary. If they say you better come, lick everything when you get there, in the judges office of course. (not all over the courthouse.)
2007-05-15 22:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the courthouse and explain the situation. when you are released from the hospital go immediately to courthouse with the paperwork from the hospital the release papers should have your admitting time as well as release time marked on them. ask the court to reschedual.
2007-05-22 20:42:21 · answer #10 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋