If i have a speeding ticket in kinston, NC, and am required to appear in court can a freind appear for me or must it be an attorney?
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If i have a speeding ticket in kinston, NC, and am required to appear in court can a freind appear for me or must it be an attorney?
I’m out of the country on my required court date.
Asked on September 3, 2017 under General Practice, North Carolina
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Your friend cannot appear in court for you. Call the court and ask the court clerk if you can make a telephone appearance instead of being physically present in court. If so, then ask the court clerk for the documents you need to request a telephonic appearance and the deadline for filing those documents.
If you don't file the correct documents or miss the filing deadline, your request will be denied.
If the request for a telephone appearance is denied, call an attorney who handles traffic cases.
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