what is the difference between a summons and a subpoena?
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A summons is "...a writ or process commencing the plaintiff's action and requiring the defenant to appear and answer [or] a notice requiring a person to appear in court as a juror or witness."\n\nA subpoena is "A writ commanding a person to appear before a court or other tribunal, subject to a penalty for failing to comply."\n\nIn my experience, "summons" is generally used against a party to a case (e.g. the Defendant) whereas a "subpoena" is generally used to demand the attendance at a hearing or deposition of a witness.
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If you get a summons then you need to go to court.  By not going you automatically lose the case.  If I were you I would contact a lawyer about it.
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You get a summons to appear in court.
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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!!
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The only way to quash a deposition subpoena in California is to file a motion to quash pursuant to CCP § 1987.1.\n\n1987.1 provides in pertinent part\n"When a subpoena requires the attendance of a witness or the production of books, documents or other things before a court, or at the trial of an issue therein, or at the taking of a deposition, the court, upon motion reasonably made by the party, the witness, or any consumer described in Section 1985.3, or upon the court's own motion after giving counsel notice and an opportunity to be heard, may make an order quashing the subpoena entirely, modifying it, or directing compliance with it upon such terms or conditions as the court shall declare, including protective orders. In addition, the court may make any other order as may be appropriate to protect the parties, the witness, or the consumer from unreasonable or oppressive demands including unreasonable violations of a witness’s or consumer's right of privacy."\n\nIt sounds to me like you're short on time in which case you can file the motion after filing an ex parte application to have the matter heard on shortened time.  This is a somewhat complicated process for a layperson but a matter of course for a lawyer.  Find one.  Get him/her to file the necessary motions on your behalf.\n\nAnother option, already suggested, is to contact that attorney who seeks your deposition and ask to reschedule while you try to obtain counsel through your insurance carrier.  Any reasonable attorney will make necessary accommodations to you.\n\nFinally, the last option, after you've spoken with the deposing attorney, is to not show up.  This is dangerous as it could open you up to sanctions.  However, if you document your conversations with the deposing attorney and can show the court that s/he refused to make reasonable scheduling concessions, then the court is less likely to sanction you for not appearing.\n\nPlease keep in mind that this response is for informational purposes only. I highly suggest you speak with your own attorney (or the hospital's attorney) so that you can properly decide what to do.
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You need to get your lawyer to subpoena the report.  He can get it prior to the court date, as he will need it to prepare for his arguement.
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Barristers work in court, whereas solicitors don't. That's the main practical difference.
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If you are summoned to court (in Michigan as in all the states I lived in a traffic ticket is considered a summons), and if you fail to appear and a warrant is issued, the court levies  in addition to the fines, charages  a warrant fee.\n\nIn addition, in 2004, there was legislation that increase fees that, includes $10.00 for a  "Child Support Bench Warrant Enforcement Fund".\n\nFor example in Lansing, MI, it is $30.
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Let me make this clear:  \n\nAn arrest is when you believe your rights and priviledges as a citizen have been taken away on the grounds the police officer tells you.  He needs to touch you, tell you the offence you commited, place you under arrest and read you your rights.  That is an arrest.\n\nA citation or ticket, is a fine that you get, also on the ticket is a summons for you to appear in court.  At this level of "arrest" the traffic officer/street officer has the powers to release you on his own.  When you are arrested on any other type of offence where you cannot be fined or given a summons to appear in court, you have to be seized and brought "down town" and a senior officer in the department is the only one with the authority to release you from an arrest.\n\nAll cops have the same powers to arrest but not all cops have the same powers of releasing an arrested individual.  \n\nWhen you are arrested you're pretty much in the custody of the police officer.  \n\nDo you believe you should have been given a citation instead?  The cop would say, he didn't think so.\n\nShould you have been given a citation?  The cop could argue that and say you needed to be arrested.\n\nWhen you are arrested, you should not speak, follow the rights the cops read to you, and make your first call as soon as possible and contact a lawyer he'll argue about what should have been done regarding the arrest for you if applicable.
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what are you trying to do, if you want to summons someone as witness you should try and ascertain their address.\nYahoo will not give out such information unless order to by the court. If this is the in states which is what i think it is, you may have to deal with confidentiality laws. Please clarify. I have outlined what happens in the UK.
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legal guardianship is for minors\n\npower of attorney is for adults
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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.
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no. a driving offense is a violation. a crime is defined as a misdemeanor or felony. if you were arrested for dwi, vehicular manslaughter. etc a moving violation summons will not equal a crime. a criminal court summons will ( I don't know what it would be called where you live but you would have to answer in criminal court not traffic court)
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If it is for jury duty, it's the luck of the draw, I am a Police Officer and have been selected 7 times in eight years, never made it to the jury....go figure. You can be subpoenaed for court cases as a witness as it is needed. I know people who have never been selected for duty. Makes you wonder how good the system is.
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Neither is "better".  They all serve basically the same function, that being the enforcement of the laws of the state and uphold the Constitution of the United States.\nThe difference comes only in the jurisdiction served.  City Police serve within the boundries of a city.  Sheriffs and their Deputies serve within the boundries of a county (including the cities within their county).  State Police or Highway Patrolmen serve within the boudries of the entire state (including all counties and cities within the state).\nTherefore, the State Police or Highway patrol have more jurisdiction than Sheriffs, who in turn have more jurisdiction than the City Police Departments.
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There are two basic types of law - criminal or civil.   Within these two designations there are sub-types (ie. civil includes family court, probate court, etc.).\n\nThe main difference between the two is that criminal court allows punishment of the guilty to include incarceration.  Both civil and criminal allow the guilty to pay fines, fees, etc.; but only criminal can put you in lock-up.
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You don't have to be a "lawyer" to issue and/or deliver a subpoena.  \n\nFurther, there are limitations to its power. For example generally, if you live more than 100 miles away it is not enforceable. \n\nNolo publishes easy to read legal information that is available at most libraries, this would be your best self-help legal resource.