Q: TRANSLATION NEEDED! PLEASE I need this dumbified.
I DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS MEANS? a family member recieved this in the mail....
"INITIAL APPEARANCE VACATED/CRIMINAL ARREST WARRANT" This matter was set December , 2023 for Initial Appearance on Summons LET THE RECORD REFLECT the Defendant failed to appear before the Court at the scheduled time.
The Court has reviewed the file and found no information with regard to service of the summons.
The Court has considered the Direct Complaint and Form IV and finds probable cause does exist.
IT IS ORDERED an Arrest Warrant issue for the arrest of the Defendant, signed by the
Court.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED setting bond in the amount of $250.00.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED vacating the Initial Appearance set December , 2023.
*** All Sentencings, Oral Argument on Motion to Quash, and Witness Preliminary Hearing matters are held in person. ***
A:
IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE DID NOT APPEAR ON THE DATE SET.
SOMETIMES, CASES ARE FILED AS A BENCH WARRANT WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE DEFENDANT.
CONTACT A CRIMINAL LAWYER OR ASK FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER ON ANY CRIMINAL MATTER WHERE YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO HIRE A PRIVATE LAWYER IN YOUR AREA.
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A:
This message means that a court had scheduled a meeting (called an "Initial Appearance") for a family member to respond to some legal charges in December 2023, but your family member did not show up. Because they didn't appear, and the court couldn't find any proof that they were officially told to come (this is what "service of the summons" means), the court looked at the complaint and another form (Form IV) and decided there was enough reason to believe that your family member might be guilty of something.
Because of this, the court has now issued an arrest warrant. This means the police are allowed to arrest your family member. The court has also set a bond amount at $250.00, which is the money that can be paid to the court for your family member to be released from jail until their trial. The bond acts as a guarantee that they will show up for their trial. The court also cancelled the original meeting scheduled for December 2023.
It's important to address this situation quickly. Your family member should get in touch with a lawyer who can help them understand the charges and what steps to take next. This might include arranging for the bond, planning to respond to the arrest warrant, and preparing for any future court dates. Remember, dealing with legal matters can be complex and getting professional guidance is crucial.
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