If I was court ordered to do 20 hours of community servicebut I did not complete it in time for my court date, what should I do?
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If I was court ordered to do 20 hours of community servicebut I did not complete it in time for my court date, what should I do?
It was a traffic ticket not a serious crime. Do I need a lawyer?
Asked on December 11, 2011 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
Kelly Broadbent / Broadbent & Taylor
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you were given community service instead of a fine, and you did not complete it, the court may actually put a warrant out if you did not complete it by the required deadline. You should go into the court at the earliest possible time, and ask the court for more time to complete the requirement.
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