Do I need to personally appear in court regarding an out of state warrant for failure to appear?

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Do I need to personally appear in court regarding an out of state warrant for failure to appear?

I had a warrant for missing court for disorderly conduct out of state. and I moved as the court date was after the date I had to return to school. I need my license where I now live but I need to take care of this warrant. I don’t have money for lawyer or to fly back. Since my mother lives there still can she pay the warrant and appear in court?

Asked on January 22, 2012 under Criminal Law, Hawaii

Answers:

Russ Pietryga / Pietryga Law Office

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

This is going to be hard to do without an attorney, because you need to file a motion to vacate the warrant & set matter for pre-trial. 

You could try to do this by yourself (pro se), But, since you already missed a court date the court will probably not grant your motion.

You could try and get a court appointed attorney. You would have to call the court and see if they will send you the required paperwork to have the judge appoint an attorney.

Your mother will not be able to appear in court for you. 

Hope this helps.


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