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    Oct 28, 2007, 01:31 PM
    Civil summons?
    I recently received a letter yesterday from the sheriff office sating that they have a civil summons and was trying to contact me. I don't know what this could be about, unless its where im behind on child support. Is this possible this could be about child support or would they take another route?:confused:
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    Oct 28, 2007, 02:08 PM
    It could be about child support. It could be a subpoena for you to appear in court regarding your late child support payments. The judge will probably establish a payment plan and order you to stick to it. I'm curious as to why child support payments aren't garnished from your wages?
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    Oct 28, 2007, 02:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by s_cianci
    It could be about child support. It could be a subpoena for you to appear in court regarding your late child support payments. The judge will probably establish a payment plan and order you to stick to it. I'm curious as to why child support payments aren't garnished from your wages?
    The child support amount was set but I was supposed to pay directly to her that was something we both agreed on and it was OK with the court. Is it possible to be aressted on a civil summons?
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    Oct 28, 2007, 02:37 PM
    The amount was set but the court, also agreed that it was all right for me to pay directly to her. Is it possible to be arrested on a civil summons?
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    Oct 28, 2007, 02:40 PM
    No. A summons is an order to appear. Only a criminal subpeona would be bring the possibility of arrest.

    Instead of speculating get the summons,then you will know what its about.
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    Oct 28, 2007, 02:49 PM
    Thanks!
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