is there any letter templates to apologize for not able to attend court...i tried microsoft office but there is no letter suitable for me....ty
2007-12-09 15:23:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, you have to go or a warrant will be issued for you. You need to get there if it has been issued and put yourself on calendar. If you have an attorney, call him or her. Going to court is not an optional thing. If you are ordered to attend, attend.
2007-12-09 15:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In civil proceedings the judge may take a lenient view and condone your failure to attend if reasonable cause is shown. However in criminal proceedings if you are an accused person you are bound to appear on the stipulated day and date.I will advise you to immediately send a letter to the court assuring the court that you will appear on the next date of hearing. Also append a duly sworn affidavit citing therein the reasons of absence and your assurance that you will be there on the next date of hearing.This will not mitigate your failure to attend but it will certainly reflect your respect for the court's order and will certainly persuade the court of your good faith.
2007-12-09 19:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by Syed Mujib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to CALL the judge's chambers, and speak with his secretary to find out when the next hearing will be held.
At the same time, explain why you did not show up, and request the Bench Warrant to be dismissed.
A quick call to the top is always the best way to get results.
BTW - If you miss your next court date, again - a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest, and you most likely will be picked up by the Sherif for failure to appear in court.
2007-12-09 15:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by kNOTaLIAwyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't waste your time. The judge has heard it all, and he won't be interested in your letter. If you haven't done so already, call the court and ask for another date to appear. You probably have a warrant out for your arrest. This is standard procedure when someone fails to appear, unless it's for a minor traffic ticket.
2007-12-09 15:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you missing court? There are very few acceptable excuses for missing court (ie. you are in the hospital or you pass away.) Not much else will excuse you from court, even if you send a letter.
2007-12-09 15:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by .. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Judge whomever,
This is to inform the Court that I will be not be able to attend my hearing on whatever date due to xyz.
Thank you.
cc: copy in the district attorney
and copy in any other party involved in the suit
It's that simple you don't have to be super fancy just because it the Court system. Lawyers rearrange their schedules to suit their darn fishing schedules for cripes sakes!
2007-12-09 16:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by seven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An apology is next to useless.
A valid excuse might help, but don't count on it. You could /should have called when you knew you couldn't make it.
2007-12-09 15:30:35 · answer #7 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋