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undefinedI am a resident of California but have spent the summer in the district of columbia working an internship. on August 11 i got arrested for "misrepresentation of age to enter ABC establishment." and was given a citation to return to court on the 20th. I sat in court and spoke with the duty attorney who told me I could participate in their "diversion" program through pre-trial services which allows people with minor offenses the option of doing community service in leiu of sentencing. Anyway, i sat in court all morning without being called and finally when the judge asked if anyone had not been called i went up and gave the court my paperwork. Neither the Judge nor nor the US Attorney's Office had a file for me so they had me just write my address down and let me free. The problem I have is that I am studying abroad in spain from Aug. 30- December 20 so if the court ever finds my file what venue should i pursue if they 1) want me to fly back to DC to handle it from California, 2) want me to fly back to DC from Spain? Do I have any rights because it was their mistake for not havig any information on me when i explicitly told them I did not live in the district? What should i do to best ensure this process goes smoothly as I am scheduled to fly home on Thursday August 26.