What to do if I have an upcoming court date that I am unable to appear at due to an out of state family emergency?
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What to do if I have an upcoming court date that I am unable to appear at due to an out of state family emergency?
Is there anyway that I can continue or reschedule this court date so that a bench warrant will not be issued for me?
Asked on July 31, 2013 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The best way to take care of the needed continuance is to retain an attorney to appear for you at the upcoming court hearing. If that is not in your plans, then you need to call the court clerk and see if a continuance would be allowed over the telephone. Most likely the answer will be no and personal appearance would be required.
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