I recieved a subpoena in a civil case in which i only have to appear yet i have already paid for a vacation that i will be on. It is a fight between my mom and dad and my dad won't pull the subpoena. I have been told by many people to just ignore it including some judges but i would like some other peoples opinions. Once again i do not have to testify i am just subpoened to attend. What should i do?
2007-07-19 06:45:07 · 7 answers · asked by levishinn172006 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You should appear. To not appear, you risk being held in contempt of court and possibly jailed.
2007-07-19 06:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by JAY O 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You obey the subpoena and appear.
Dress nice, out of respect for the court.
As a witness, you don't get to pick when the court calls you. So, you need to reschedule your vacation.
But I think you are mistaken -- the court cannot subpoena you to attend the proceedings. It can only subpoena you as a potential witness, or as a party.
2007-07-19 06:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk with the Da or judge, cause if you dont show up, could be in jail for contempt of court.
2007-07-19 06:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the court and/or the attorney that subpoenaed you. the court will give you direction.
good luck
2007-07-19 07:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by Blue October 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the consequences are for ignoring it. Weigh the pros and cons and decide accordingly.
2007-07-19 06:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by darth_loki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can make a video/audio deposition...talk with
the lawyers- you might get your vacation after all.
2007-07-19 06:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go or ask to do a signed statement
2007-07-19 06:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋