A letter needs to be specific to your situation. Explain the reasons why you have to miss your court date, and provide any documentation for proof, like a note from your doctor or work supervisor.Missing a court date could mean additional charges and a bench warrant. Go to Municipal Court at 1339 Chestnut St, 10th Fl. 2. In the eyes of most judges and the law, a court date is not an appointment or a request; it's an order to appear.