Question for anyone who knows about subpoenas

[Rocko]

I received a subpoena by mail, not certified, to testify about a case involving someone I’ve never heard of. The letter had the official municipal court houses’ number in my town it mnemonic it. Is it possible that this is a real subpoena, or is someone trying to scam me or pull my chain?

 

[Auld Phart]

Personally, I'd say it's a scam.

But, that's just an opinion

 

[depotoo]

I received a subpoena by mail, not certified, to testify about a case involving someone I’ve never heard of. The letter had the official municipal court houses’ number in my town it mnemonic it. Is it possible that this is a real subpoena, or is someone trying to scam me or pull my chain?

Call the court house and ask.

 

[TNHarley]

Subpoenas can't be mailed. They must be given directly.

 

[Thunk]

I was served a subpoena twice...it was a knock on my door...I was physically handed the papers and they said the words "YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED".

 

[Rocko]

I’m thinking it’s a scam, but I have no idea how the attempted scam is supposed to work.. i mean you need to comply with a subpoena, but if the letter isn’t served to me or certified there’s no proof I have received it.

I’m going to call the court house tomorrow.

 

[depotoo]

I’m thinking it’s a scam, but I have no idea how the attempted scam is supposed to work.. i mean you need to comply with a subpoena, but if the letter isn’t served to me or certified there’s no proof I have received it.

I’m going to call the court house tomorrow.

Yeah, I believe you should call the clerks office. They should be able to help you.

 

[Rocko]

The subpoena was real, which surprised me because of what you guys were saying and all the research I’ve done on the net stated a subpoena has to be either served, sent certified, or oddly enough emailed. In any case, the subpoena has to do with a car accident I got into with a guy over the summer. It turns out the guy has no insurance