If you miss a court date, you most likely have a bench warrant for your arrest. Showing up at court will help keep you out of jail. However, you must have a valid excuse for not making your last court date.
Whether they take you in or not depends on a lot of different factors. If your case involved a serious charge, the judge is more likely to remand you into custody. If your case only involves a traffic citation, you are more likely to be able to stay out , especially if you have already paid the fine.
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