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What if I miss my court date?
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First, take a look at your citation. Most states, counties, and towns clearly state on the citation the penalties you can expect if you miss your court date.
If your citation doesn’t include such information, or if you’ve lost your copy, you have a bit more work ahead of you – work you need to do immediately. The penalties for failing to appear in court might vary depending on the location and the nature of the infraction, but some are as serious as license suspension (as is the case in states like Georgia, Illinois, and Maine) and even issuing a warrant for your arrest, so it’s best not to wait around.
Because so many factors can go into determining the exact penalties for missing a court date, it’s best that you contact:
Keep in mind that your license can be affected even if you miss a court date unrelated to traffic infractions. For example, if you fail to appear in court for a paternity or child support hearing in Virginia, your license is suspended.
If your citation doesn’t include such information, or if you’ve lost your copy, you have a bit more work ahead of you – work you need to do immediately. The penalties for failing to appear in court might vary depending on the location and the nature of the infraction, but some are as serious as license suspension (as is the case in states like Georgia, Illinois, and Maine) and even issuing a warrant for your arrest, so it’s best not to wait around.
Because so many factors can go into determining the exact penalties for missing a court date, it’s best that you contact:
- Your local DMV office or any other state agency that handles driver’s licenses.
- The local government offices that handle the kinds of traffic infractions or other charges you’re facing. This might mean your town’s city hall, your city or county’s magistrate court, or even your circuit court.
- An attorney who specializes in your particular case. Not only can an attorney help you if you miss your court date, but he can also represent you once the time to stand before the judge rolls around again.
Keep in mind that your license can be affected even if you miss a court date unrelated to traffic infractions. For example, if you fail to appear in court for a paternity or child support hearing in Virginia, your license is suspended.
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