I was recognized for a court date. What does that mean?
A recognizance means that you have been notified by the clerk or judge of a new date for your trial or hearing, and you must appear at the new time or be subject to contempt of court. You will be asked to sign a recognizance form. It has the same effect as a subpoena that is served on you, and means that you must appear for the trial. You may not receive a subpoena or any further notice of the trial or hearing time but you remain under a court order to attend.

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1. Why do I have to come to court as a witness?
2. What is a subpoena?
3. What if I need an interpreter in court?
4. What happens if I ignore a subpoena?
5. Can my employer legally fire me for appearing in court as a witness?
6. I was recognized for a court date. What does that mean?
7. Why are cases continued?
8. Suppose I receive a subpoena for a court appearance and cannot come to court when the case is scheduled?
9. What compensation is available to crime victims?
10. How does the Commonwealth's Attorney assist crime victims?