Missed your court date? Don’t panic. Learn what could happen and what you can do to fix it.

We get it — court dates can be confusing, life gets busy, and sometimes things just slip through the cracks. But missing a court appearance isn’t something you want to ignore.

Depending on your case, the consequences of missing court can be serious — but you still have options.

Here’s what happens, and what to do next.

1. What Happens If You Miss Court?

The outcome depends on what type of case you had:

• Traffic Ticket or Civil Case: The judge may issue a default judgment against you — meaning you lose automatically. You might owe money or face collections.
  
• Criminal Case or Serious Traffic Charge: The court may issue a bench warrant for your arrest.
  
• Family or Custody Case: The judge may make decisions without your input — which could affect visitation, custody, or support.

2. What to Do If You Missed Your Court Date

Act fast. The sooner you respond, the better your chances of avoiding harsher outcomes.

Here’s how:

• Contact the court clerk immediately and explain what happened
  
• Ask if a bench warrant was issued (if criminal or traffic)
  
• Request a new court date or file a motion to vacate a default judgment
  
• Get legal help, especially if a warrant is involved

3. How Vikk AI Can Help

Not sure where to start? Vikk AI can help you:

• Understand what your options are
  
• Draft a letter or motion to the court
  
• Connect with a lawyer if the situation is urgent
  

Time is critical in missed court cases — so don’t wait to take action.

Final Word

Missing court isn’t the end of the world — but ignoring it can make things worse. Take the right steps now to protect yourself and fix the issue.Not sure what to do next? Let Vikk AI walk you through it — clearly, calmly, and confidentially.