If I I wasn’t home and a police officer served my 17 year old son with a subpoena for me, is that legal?
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If I I wasn’t home and a police officer served my 17 year old son with a subpoena for me, is that legal?
If I don’t go because I was never personally served, what would happen to me ?
Asked on February 8, 2017 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
In WA state, a subpeona may be served on someone who is of suitable age and discretion, typically over the age of 14, and who is likely to give the papers to the person intended to be served. Since your son is 17 and lives with you, then service was likely proper. Since a suboeona an order of the court and "you" were served, if you do not appear in court as instructed, you can be held in contempt and be subject to fines or even jail.
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