if your the victim and dont show up for court will you go to jail?

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a while ago two guys threatened me and my friend. when this happened i called my boyfriend and he called the cops. the cops talked to us and then took our statements. they put a warrant out and they went to jail for like a day and was released on a OR bond. so obviously the sate wasn't to concerned. so i heard nothing from it and forgot about it and moved on. then yesterday i got a subpoena for their court date. i dont wanna go because i moved on with my life and i dont want to see them or deal with it. besides they are very intimidating and i just dont wanna deal with this at all. when i was 18 and had to go to court the police officer working my case said since im the victim if i dont show they wont come after me bc i am the victim. so its 2009 i dunno how anything works now days. what should i do or where could i get information for the state of Ohio on something like this?
 
A subpoena is an order to appear, it does not matter is you are the victim. If you fail to show, you can be found in Contempt of Court. This could be a fine, jail, or both.

I had a case recently where the victim failed to appear. The judge had him arrested and held in jail until the case could be rescheduled. That is extreme, but possible.

Your best bet would be to contact the prosecutor.
 
A subpoena is an order to appear, it does not matter is you are the victim. If you fail to show, you can be found in Contempt of Court. This could be a fine, jail, or both.

I had a case recently where the victim failed to appear. The judge had him arrested and held in jail until the case could be rescheduled. That is extreme, but possible.

Your best bet would be to contact the prosecutor.
 
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