What to do if I’ve been subpoenaed as a witness to a traffic case but can’t make it to the court date as I will be out of the country and it will be a substantial financial loss if I cancel my trip?
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What to do if I’ve been subpoenaed as a witness to a traffic case but can’t make it to the court date as I will be out of the country and it will be a substantial financial loss if I cancel my trip?
I was the person that the accused crashed into.
Asked on October 19, 2015 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Contact the judge's law clerk and inquire if you can appear by telephone instead of having to be physically present at the hearing. Although it is up to the judge, many judges allow a telephonic appearance.
Ask the judge's law clerk what court form you need to file to request a telephonic appearance and the deadline prior to the hearing for filing that form.
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