Is a warrant for arrest issued for failure to appear in small claims court? Thank you.
2007-12-18 05:16:55 · 16 answers · asked by A Jen In Progress 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In case it matters, I'm in Peoria County, state of Illinois.
2007-12-18 05:20:06 · update #1
It's not a subpoena, it's a "summons."
2007-12-18 05:22:41 · update #2
If you are a party involved in the suit...you lose your case by default.
2007-12-18 05:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you fail to appear at a small claims hearing, the default judgment goes to the plaintiff (I"ll assume you would be the defendant).
Typically, you'll receive a notice from the court advising you of their decision and the monetary settlement you will now be responsible for.
Do yourself a favor: show up and take care of this matter in a responsible manner. You'll sleep better at night.
Good luck.
2007-12-18 05:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Sean 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you received a summons to appear and you ignored it, it will be seen as contempt of court for which a warrant for arrest will be issued.
2007-12-18 05:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jaco W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally a warrant is NOT issued! What does happen is the judge finds in favor of whoever subpoenaed you
2007-12-18 05:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally, if you don't appear, the judge takes that as an indication that the person with a claim against you is in the right. You automatically lose.
If you don't care enough to stand up for yourself, no one else will, either.
2007-12-18 05:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by #girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
warrants are for failure to appear r usually only issued in criminal court precedings, unless the judge is holding u in contempt. small claims court is always for small monetary damages.
2007-12-18 05:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by John Munny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No warrant, if you don't show, you lose the case and the judgement goes to the defendant or complaintant. It is court ordered.
2007-12-18 05:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it could happen, but it is rare. I've been sued, lost and never even shown up...it was over medical bills. I know many other people who have been in the same situations with the same results.
Debtor's prison hasn't been re established yet, maybe if John McCain is voted president it will be.
2007-12-18 06:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What if the warrents is 23 yrs old and you had moved ? Plus you had asked for a long distance change of plea? were told it was closed and dismissed in 2003
2014-03-11 02:47:05 · answer #9 · answered by Jaenean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR WOULD BE ISSUED.
SUBPOENA IS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COURT? IF YOU FAIL THEN A WARRANT WILL BE ISSUED YES.
2007-12-18 05:26:26 · answer #10 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋