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NFT: Basic Subpeona Question

Rick5 : 12/14/2014 11:47 am

I was subpoenaed to testify in a case a while back, but the case was continued. For the new date, must I appear based on the original subpoena, or does the attorney need to issue a new one to reflect the new date and time?

Not a lawyer

mrvax : 12/14/2014 11:50 am : link

but I'd have to believe you get a new appearance time. Else, it would be dumb, no?

I would think

Rick5 : 12/14/2014 11:53 am : link

so. I think the attorney may be hoping that I don't check on it, and that I just show up.

I'll get an

Rick5 : 12/14/2014 11:57 am : link

answer from my attorney tomorrow, but I figure someone here probably knows the answer.

my subpoena for testimony

Mike in NY : 12/14/2014 12:04 pm : link

Explicitly states the scheduled date "and any adjourn date"

RE: my subpoena for testimony

Rick5 : 12/14/2014 12:07 pm : link

In comment 12032701 Mike in NY said:

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Explicitly states the scheduled date "and any adjourn date"

Aha. Let me look more closely. Thanks.

RE: my subpoena for testimony

Rick5 : 12/14/2014 12:12 pm : link

In comment 12032701 Mike in NY said:

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Explicitly states the scheduled date "and any adjourn date"

Nope. Mine doesn't say anything like that.

I'm a lawyer and..........

mullica : 12/14/2014 12:34 pm : link

there can be no ramification for non-appearance unless you received a subpoena for the new date

RE: I'm a lawyer and..........

Rick5 : 12/14/2014 12:38 pm : link

In comment 12032747 mullica said:

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there can be no ramification for non-appearance unless you received a subpoena for the new date

Cool. Thanks. I'll talk to my attorney tomorrow, but I can watch the game a little more relaxed today.