I have to be in court at 9am. Can they make me testify?
968326
Just don't admit to the meat grinder incident
199506
Unless you were notified you do not have to show up.  Once sharges have been filed it is out of your hands.  The state in which you live is the one pressing charges. So, unless your testimoney is crucial to their case you do not have to go.
139178
The DA can still follow through on the charges but usually won't if you are the only witness and you refuse to testify in court...they can force you to testify but it's usually not what they do.
244117
you can probably call the court and ask
886002
You should be in your stand at least 2 hours before sun up.  If you aren't going to sit it out all day then you should be back in your stand by at least 2 in the afternoon.\n\nCoach
519426
Well for one thing, you are not going to save any money by not showing up.  \n\nMost likely you have or will be fined guilty in absentia.  Now you have a judgment against you.  The can also file criminal charges on you as well if this was just civil court.\n\nBottom line, go to the court asap and try to schedule a new court date if it's not too late.
982004
Apparently someone has been criminally charged as a result of of your complaint. Obviously they contest the charge(s) or refuse to plea and adequately moved for jury trial. Unless they take a plea for a reduced charge you will probably have a say, if not some explaining to do.\n\nOtherwise you have turned the matter over to the "court" and they will decide if you get to say anything in a legal forum regarding the matter. \n\nFurther it is up to the states prosecuting counsel and the defendants counsel whether or not you will be called as a witness of which there is no guarantee you will get to testify.
428782
You really need to pose this question to a lawyer in your area. If you need help finding a lawyer, try http://www.martindale.com/\n\nGenerally speaking a subpoena is an order from the Court that says that you have to appear and give testimony. There are several exceptions that could prevent you from testifying or you could potentially use to not testify, but you need to discuss the situation with a lawyer to determine if any exception applies to your case as well as the consequences for not giving testimony.
1129256
yes you can still make him have to show up..then change your plea..
502430
No, you are not being compelled by the court to go...I think the prosecutor screwed up, or defense counsel, by not issuing a subpoena. (I don't know which side needs your testimony) Normally, when you are called as a witness, the attorney (either for the defendant or the state) will contact you and go over what you will be testifying to. If you don't go, they may have another continuence granted and subpoena you then. I would contact the prosecutor's office and ask about your attendance. Most of the time the prosecutor and defense counsel reach a plea agreement before the trial and you won't testify anyway.
658060
I assume this is a criminal case.\n\nIf you are the victim, you have no rights.  The state will or will not prosecute the crime when they want, when they get the evidence they need.  You can't do anything, and neither can your attorney.\n\nIf you are the defendant, you can't demand a trial, but you can ask your lawyer if they are violating your Constitutional right to a speedy trial.  If you aren't in jail, then your rights probably aren't being violated, and there's nothing you can do.  If you really want the matter to end, ask your lawyer if a plea deal with the prosecution is possible.
935489
call up the court I guarantee they got your case log they can tell ya right off the bat. they don't want to have to clog up the court room.
1123668
You have to show up at the date and time and court specified. You may have to wait a while before your case is called, but if you are not in court when it is called, you will be defaulted, and a warrant may issue for your arrest.
796967
Do you have any witnesses?If so then an attorney will be necessary.
434563
Tell them u will see them in court!
516453
yes as meow has indicated a summons is a court order therefore when u fail to appear in court u would be held in contempt n sent to jail right away!! so no u can't change the date unfortunately, but like others have said i think contacting a lawyer n getting their legal advice is ur best bet!! good luck!!
27082
Contact the local COurthouse, there are probably judges that will do it you just need to schedule it.