2007-08-08 09:30:27 · 5 answers · asked by Nickie S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes, or a warrant can be issued for you.
2007-08-08 09:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lori B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet your boots you do. If you fail to respond to a subpoena, you can be fined heavily, and the court can also issue a capias for your arrest.
In fact, the word subpoena in Latin means "under (sub) penalty (poena)" That is, you are required to appear before the court, "under penalty" of law.
2007-08-08 09:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jason W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, otherwise you are in contempt of court.
That's why people try and dodge process servers who hand out subpoenas. If you never get the written notice, you've not been put "on notice" that you're required in court.
2007-08-08 09:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by alokpinto 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
alok...you are sort of wrong about dodging service...if they can prove that they have tried to serve you multiple times and you actively dodged them, it is no longer an excuse
2007-08-08 09:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by JS 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes-
or you can appear in jail when arrested.
2007-08-08 12:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋