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ana0625
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ana0625 asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw Enforcement & Police · 1 decade ago

How many days before a court date does a subpoena usually arrive?

I am in school in a different state than I live in. I planned to go home at a certain time after my finals ended this semester, but my car was hit and I may be subpoenaed to testify against the driver of the car that hit mine (mine was parked). However, the court date - whether I have to be there or not - is a week after I had planned to leave the state. I can't plan my new travel dates until after I find out whether I need to be in court or not. So, when can I expect to be subpoenaed - or know that I haven't been?

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  • It is ME!!!
    1 decade ago
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    Depends on your state. Ours are required to be served no less than 24 hours before the court appearance and once you are served, you are served for all appearances.

    I would contact the the prosecutor and let them know that you might be out of the area and unavailable for trial and they can try to get a continuance. Help the prosecutor help you by keeping them informed.

    Good luck with that

    Source(s): 26 years law enforcement
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    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I just received one today for a court date on the 19th of December, if that helps!

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