What do I do if I have been ordered by the court to serve 30 days in jail effective immediately for not attending a hearing that I was not informed of?
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What do I do if I have been ordered by the court to serve 30 days in jail effective immediately for not attending a hearing that I was not informed of?
I was also ordered to pay fines and attorney’s fees, and temporary custody of my 3 children was given to my ex-husband. My Motion to Set Aside was denied on the grounds that the court believed I had sufficient notice. I have documentation proving that service was delayed. I received notice from opposing counsel and the court of the hearing a week after the hearing.
Asked on July 16, 2014 under Criminal Law, Utah
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You would be wise to retain a lawyer. Your case andits porcedural history must be examined to determine what occurred, and whetherthe matter can be set back on for a hearing.
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