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r1-Erlry ?wz c0G p: MUNICCEI&COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUii� OF SAN JOAQUIN STOCKTON J7IDICI'A1. D) STk1CT SUBPOENA CR # DA E90-1'L'L �'�rFoke��'r CT # SM15359'3 UA # M0124651 91 SMS'MC YOU ARE COMMANDED TO APPEAR AT 223 E. WEBER STOCKTON, CA 9520: APRIL 22` 1991 AT 1 : 00 P.M. IN DEPT B BEFORE JUDGE SMITH 4 IN THE CASE ON THE PEOPLE OF THF: STATE OP' CALIFORNIA VS DEFENDANT(S) - ARTHUR SMITH THE PEOPLE 01' THE STATE OF CA1.IFORN)A TO: FOR MOT DOUG WILSON S.J. COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ShRVICES P.O. BOX 2009 STOCKTUN, CA 95201. 133 ' FR1 APR 1 I'm --. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH JOHN D PHILLIPS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY PERMIT/SERVICES CHARGES: 25189. 5(A) YOU MUST CONTACT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AT, IMMEDIATELY --------------------------------t.tu9L)26fi=_242Z-------LFB WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT APPEARING IN COURT As a victim or witness of a crime, your assistance is vital to our system of criminal justice. The following information will explain what services are available to assist you. A Deputy District Attorney will handle the prosecution of the case you are involved in and represent your interests. It is very important to keep the District Attorney's Office informed of your current address and telephone number so we can contact you about your case. SUBPOENA A subpoena is a court order commanding you to be present at the time and place stated. You may receive your subpoena by mail or in person. After receipt of the subpoena, contact the District Attorney's Office immediately to let them know you have received your subpoena. Be sure to bring the subpoena to court. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE CASE IS CONTINUED? Many times, for various reasons, a case will be continued to a later time.We will make every effort to contact you and advise you that you need not appear on that date indicated on your subpoena. The Penal Code provides that, in circumstances such as these, when the proceedings have been continued, the District Attorney's Office need not issue another subpoena. If you are contacted by a representative of the Victim/Witness Office of the District Attorney's Office and advised that the date to appear has been changed, you will be expected to appear on that date and time. It is as binding as the original subpoena and will carry the same consequences if you fail to appear. IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM If you have lost wages or incurred medical bills as a direct result of the crime,you may be eligible for reimbursement of these expenses through a program called Victim of Violent Crime Indemnification. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program staff will assist you in filing your claim. SECTION 1331 PENAL CODE - DISOBEDIENCE TO SUBPOENA, HOW PUNISHED: Disobedience to subpoena,or a refusal to be sworn or to testify as a witness may be punished by the court or magistrate as a contempt. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: You may, in lieu of a court appearance at the time specked in the subpoena, agree with the party who issued the subpoena to appear at another time. Remember, failure to appear pursuant to such an agreement as well as failure to comply with a subpoena may be punished by the Court as contempt. (Sections 1331, 1331.5 Penal Code.) "As a witness, you may be entitled to witness fees and/or mileage for your appearance in Court. Such fees, however, are in the discretion of the Court. The policy of the Court is not to pay witness fees except in hardship situations, or where travel for long distance is required. Should you feel you may be entitled to such fees, please contact the person issuing this subpoena at the time of your appearance." (Section 3329.1 Penal Code.)