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If a summons isn't served in a civil matter, can the court render a judgement in absentia?

Submitted: 327 days and 21 hours ago.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I have contacted public defenders in the area but they weren't as helpful as I'd expected. I am on a rather limited budget and if I am violated, I may not be able to contract an attorney to take the case. The original defender is no longer available. I can, if the case can be continued or bond is afforded, pay $1,000 down and payments. I am employed as technical support engineer in the area and have stable residence.

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