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there is some possibility that i may be picked up for FTA (not for any harsh crime, just owe a bank some $$ and it gets my name in the paper for the humiliation factor.
anyway, in hancock county, does anyone know the bail for something like that? thx for any help.
Um... we don't do debtors prisons in this country, the last I knew. I am not a lawyer--and if this is a concern of yours, you would do better to hire one--but, if someone files a civil lawsuit against you, and you don't show in court, I always thought it meant that the court just entered a default judgment against you. In other words, you automatically lose by not showing up; but I've never been sued, so I don't really know for sure.
Coastal has it right. A matter of money owed- civil suit- default judgement entered against you. However, if you fail to pay after that, you are now in contempt and things can begin to get sticky.
I'm no expert, but I had a friend that was destitute and living in his car that was unable to pay child support. He got subpoenaed into court. I SUSPECT that if he had not showed up the judge would have issued a bench warrant to make sure he showed up next time. Usually, as Zymer stated, if the judge has to issue a bench warrant, he/she will most likely hold that person in contempt of court, which (if you don't have a REAL good excuse) will probably result in some county time.
If you have a REAL good excuse, I'd call the court and explain it. If you don't, I'd call a lawyer and explain it. The later course of action is the safest.
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