What do I do if I can’t appear in court because I live in another state?
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What do I do if I can’t appear in court because I live in another state?
I got an out of state MIP. I can’t make it to court because I am a full-time student.
Asked on November 29, 2011 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you miss your court date, you will lose the case by default (like forfeiting a ball game). You could hire a local attorney, one experienced with these matters, to represent you; the attorney can make an initial appearance for you and may be able to arrange matters so you can resolve them by paying the appropriate fine and responding in writing and/or over the phone. (Though for more serious matters, you may still need to appear--though you may be able to at least adjourn the court date to a better one for your schedule.) Therefore, you retain a lawyer now to help you; you can get referrals through that state's bar assocation if need be.
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