If "Court Appearance Required" is checked on the Complaint and Summons, you must appear in court at the time and place indicated, even if you wish to plead guilty. If "Court Appearance Required" is not checked on the Complaint and Summons, you must still appear in court if: you wish to have a trial; the charge is not listed on the State or Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule; personal injury is involved. A criminal charge always requires your appearance in court.

Yes. There is at least one appearance, although not technically in "court", that is required whether under Chapter 7 or 13. It is an initial meeting held about 30 days after filing. The appointed Trustee presides over this meeting; it is not attended by the Judge, and it is designed to permit creditors and interested persons to ask questions concerning the Debtor's assets or financial affairs.

If someone is booked into the Jail on new charges or warrants (with the exception of municipal warrants for which you should contact the municipality to learn court information), they will normally go to court between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. the following business day. If they are booked in on a warrant Friday or during the weekend, they will normally go to court Monday morning between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

For misdemeanor charges, usually the answer is "Yes." Florida law prohibits the settlement of a Felony charge unless the client is present in Court. However, Misdemeanor charges, such as most DUIs, may be settled without requiring your personal appearance. This is referred to as a “Plea in Absentia” and requires the approval of the Court. This is a common procedure for our out-of-area clients who were arrested while in the area on vacation or for work.

About 30 to 40 days after filing the bankruptcy petition, you will have to attend a 15 to 20 minute hearing presided over by a bankruptcy trustee. This hearing is called the First Meeting of Creditors. The trustee is not a judge, but an individual appointed by the United States Trustee to oversee bankruptcy cases. At the First Meeting of Creditors the trustee will ask you questions under oath regarding the content of your bankruptcy papers, your assets, debts and other matters.

Again, these are voluntary suggestions. Dress appropriately for court, or as you would for a job interview.

If you are the defendant, you must attend all court appearances. If you have a problem before the day of a misdemeanor trial, you have to file a motion to get a new court date. Forms are available at the courthouse at 115 N. Church. If a problem occurs on the day of the trial, call the judge as quickly as possible. In felony trials, call your attorney as soon as possible. Note that only the judge can grant you a continuance

The Public Defender can provide general information regarding the court process. We cannot discuss the specifics of your case until we are appointed. The Public Defender provides representation in the following types of cases: misdemeanor, felony, paternity, traffic, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, child protection, Post conviction and appeals.

If you were not immediately charged with a crime, that doesn’t mean charges cannot be filed later, after an investigation. Depending on the case, after a complaint is filed, the Court will mail you a Notice to Appear, if they have your current address. If the Court cannot locate a current address for you, an arrest warrant will be issued in your name.

Of course, there are great advantages to mediating early in the process, before parties' positions harden and workable options are foreclosed. Divorcing parties and couples with parenting issues generally are more motivated when they self-refer themselves to mediation as well.

We have found most Courts do offer an extension or grace period for students who have not completed their traffic school requirement by the original Court assigned Due Date. You are responsible for contacting your Court to ask for an extension. We recommend you complete the course even if you have not received an extension. Note: San Diego County does offer extensions, but typically charge an additional estimated $30-$35 for a 30 day extension.

We cannot release your report prior to review by the District Attorney. You will receive a copy of your report at the time of your arraignment.

Generally speaking, a walk-in court appearance will probably take anywhere from 1 ½ to 3 hours. This time depends greatly on your position on the first-come first-serve list, the amount of other people checked in for court that day and also on the Judge’s docket on that particular day. Be assured that if your appearance requires a long wait, the Judges are attending to other court matters that also require their attention.

Yes. From Magistrate Court either party may take an appeal by filing an appeal in the Magistrate Court within 7 days of the judgment. The case will then restart in State or Superior Court (technically, it is an appeal; but, for all intents and purposes, its a new case.) If the case originated in the State Court, an appeal may only be taken to the Georgia Court of Appeals, if the Notice of Appeal is filed in the State Court (or Superior Court, as the case may be) within 7 days of the judgment.

To have Collections explain your court order, set up payments, advise you of any time limits for reporting to other agencies and ensure our information is current so you will receive any notices that need to be mailed.

We ask that applicants answer these questions honestly. In all likelihood, if the conviction is more than three years older than the final discharge from the Criminal Justice system (end of all incarceration, completion of parole, completion of probation, community service, and payment of fines), attested court documents will not be requested. Exceptions to this time limit include convictions relating to harm of any child.

All documents should be stapled and two-hole punched at the top. The original document requires an original signature (preferably in blue ink). For information on the general formatting of pleadings, please see DUCivR 10-1. Please observe the rule and submit all pleadings flat and unfolded.