What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I received a speeding ticket on July 16. My arraignment was on August 22, when I entered a plea of not guilty and requested a change to county seat. This request was accepted and my date was set for September 11. I received a notice in the mail that I would be rescheduled to September 22, but went down there on September 11 anyway to request a change of date. I was then rescheduled to October 6 and received forms verifying this.
Just today, on September 17, I received a call from the clerk informing me that my date is now September 22 again (this Tuesday), since that is the day the officer will already be at other trials, and if I do not show the case will be judged without my presence. This is only 5 days notice and on the day that I had purposely declined. What options do I have?
Thanks.
I received a speeding ticket on July 16. My arraignment was on August 22, when I entered a plea of not guilty and requested a change to county seat. This request was accepted and my date was set for September 11. I received a notice in the mail that I would be rescheduled to September 22, but went down there on September 11 anyway to request a change of date. I was then rescheduled to October 6 and received forms verifying this.
Just today, on September 17, I received a call from the clerk informing me that my date is now September 22 again (this Tuesday), since that is the day the officer will already be at other trials, and if I do not show the case will be judged without my presence. This is only 5 days notice and on the day that I had purposely declined. What options do I have?
Thanks.