QUESTION
What do I do if I was mailed a subpoena but I can't attend?
Asked on Oct 03rd, 2016 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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I was mailed a subpoena to attend court as a witness in a criminal trial in a week and a half. I'm flying out of state the day before and can't make it. This trip has been planned for months.
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Criminal subpoenas must be personally served, meaning a non-party over the age of 18 must give it to the witness. A mailed subpoena is not validly served in a criminal case. Unless, you sign the waiver of service and return it to the party. Ignore it. Go on your trip.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2016 at 8:09 AM