Do I have to come to court?

A subpoena or a summons is an order to come to court on a certain day at a certain time. Failure to appear can result in criminal charges.

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1. What is the main job of a Commonwealth’s Attorney?
2. Why did I get a subpoena?
3. Why am I a witness if I didn’t see the crime happen?
4. What if my employer won’t let me off to come to court? What if my child is subpoenaed as a witness and has to miss school?
5. Do I have to come to court?
6. What if I want to “drop the charges”?
7. I am a victim of a crime- will you help me?
8. How does the City Attorney's Office differ from the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office?
9. What if the defense attorney contacts me?
10. Who will help me at court?
11. What should I do if someone threatens me?
12. I know about a crime that has been committed. Should I report the crime directly to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office?
13. What if I have concerns about testifying?
14. Can the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office help me with my divorce or child custody case?
15. What if I need something you won’t help me with?