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How to handle a summons.
I have been summoned to court out of
stateIllinois for a past due bill of 800.
I can not travel to the court on the date
shown,March 14th and don’t no how
to proceed. I can agree to pay a small
amount per month towards the bill.
Asked on March 7, 2016 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You should contact the court and inquire if you can make an appearance by telephone instead of being physically present in the courtroom. If you are allowed to make a telephonic appearance, inquire which documents you need to submit to request a telephone appearance and the deadline prior to the hearing for submitting that request. Also, ask about the court's procedures for calling to check in before the hearing. Don't miss the filing deadline for requesting a telephonic appearance or your request will be denied.
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