If I received a subpoena that was left on my door, what will happen if I don’t attend?
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If I received a subpoena that was left on my door, what will happen if I don’t attend?
Asked on February 20, 2012 under Criminal Law, New Mexico
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Technically the drop off of the subpoena on your door as opposed to the failure of it being hand delivered is improper service of the document under the laws of all states in this country. However, if you do not attend the hearing that the subpoena refers to, you most likely will have an order to show cause for contempt issued against you since it will be your word versus the process servicer's concerning proper service.
Since you have the subpoena in hand, I suggest that you attend the hearing that you are summoned for on the date, time and location stated. You might consider calling the attorney that signed the subpoena about the anticipated subject of your testimony.
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