Can I be arrested for not attending court date?

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Can I be arrested for not attending court date?

I recieved a ticket for parking in front of a
driveway. No fine, only a court date. Of course
it is on the same date as my new job
orientation and they refuse to reschedule. What
would happen if I missed the court date, but
called the next day to see what I could do?

Asked on July 18, 2018 under General Practice, New Jersey

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

It is unlikely that you would be arrested if you do what you describe, but it possible that a "bench warrant"--that is, a type of arrest warrant--would issue for you. If you miss a traffic/municipal court appearance, the court has the power to issue a warrant for arrest--it is up to the discretion of the judge. Most judges are not too quick to do this, but they do have the power to, and you might get a judge who takes missing court very, very seriously


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