If I got served with a subpeona, what happenes if I do not show up to court?
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If I got served with a subpeona, what happenes if I do not show up to court?
This is a case regarding a no contact order and it is set for a jury.
Asked on April 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the court issued a subpoena and you do not show up then a judge can hold you in contempt and send out the court officers to collect you in hand cuffs. It is unclear who you are in this situation but I would take the subpoena to an attorney to reveiw and advise you on the matter as soon as possible.
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