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Glossary

Ladung

An official summons to appear at a specific date and time, usually in court. Attendance is generally mandatory — not showing up can mean fines, a default judgment, or for witnesses in criminal cases even being brought in by police. If you cannot attend, inform the court immediately in writing and ask to reschedule.

In plain German

Eine offizielle Einladung zu einem Termin bei Gericht oder einer Behörde.

What it means

An official summons to appear at a specific date and time, usually in court. Attendance is generally mandatory — not showing up can mean fines, a default judgment, or for witnesses in criminal cases even being brought in by police. If you cannot attend, inform the court immediately in writing and ask to reschedule.

استدعاء رسمي للحضور في تاريخ ووقت محددين، غالبًا أمام المحكمة. الحضور إلزامي في العادة، والتغيب قد يترتب عليه غرامة أو حكم غيابي، وقد يُحضَر الشهود في القضايا الجنائية بواسطة الشرطة. إذا تعذر حضورك فأبلغ المحكمة فورًا كتابيًا واطلب تأجيل الموعد.

As it appears in letters

Zu diesem Termin werden Sie hiermit als Zeuge geladen; Ihr persönliches Erscheinen ist angeordnet.
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This page explains general rules. It is not legal advice for your case.