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I've been reading online on how to answer a court summon I got from a JBD, however I notice that online it says must ppl get at least 30days to submit an answer. I however, got at the very least a week to respond, what gives?

I live in chicago by the way, if that matter at all.

2007-10-19 15:29:39 · 2 answers · asked by 60625 1 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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Where you live matters -- also what the summons is for matters -- as well as why you were summoned.

Not everything requires 30 days to allow you to answer -- or requires you to have an answer 30 days before the hearing. Some hearings you just show up -- some hearings don't even allow you to prepare a written answer.

So, it entirely depends on the context -- what the summons is for, and how you fit into the case.

2007-10-19 16:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1 0

You answer a summons when you appear in court. Unless state law provides for a mandatory time, you have to comply (you have to comply, anyway, but could use that statute to refuse to answer questions).

The court doesn't care if you got that notice on the morning of the hearing/trial. When they call your name and you don't answer, they issue an arrest warrant. If you need time to prepare for your testimony, explain that to the judge at the time and place that the summons says you should appear. He can either grant you more time or you can plead the 5th Amendment (if your testimony might get you in trouble), or just refuse to answer (for which he can throw you in jail).

2007-10-19 22:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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