30Jul 2015
Jul 30, 2015

What is an Outstanding Warrant?

An outstanding arrest warrant is an issued arrest warrant that has not been served or carried out. This may be caused by a suspected criminal intentionally evading law enforcement, a suspected unintentionally unaware of the warrant out for him or her or the agency responsible for delivering the

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30Jul 2015
Jul 30, 2015

What is a Bench Warrant?

The term “bench” from “bench warrant” refers to the traditional term for the judge’s seat. This means that when the defendant has failed to show presence on a specific scheduled in the court, a warrant called bench warrant is issued by the court or the

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30Jul 2015
Jul 30, 2015

What is an Arrest Warrant?

An arrest warrant is an official document issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state which authorizes the arrest of suspected criminals, or in some cases, the seizure of an individual’s property. This authorizes police authorities to take individuals into custody wherein they will

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30Jul 2015
Jul 30, 2015

What is a Misdemeanor Warrant?

A misdemeanor warrant is an official written document issued by a court authorizing law enforcement officers to arrest a suspected criminal for a relatively minor crime.

A misdemeanor is generally considered a lesser criminal action. Examples of a misdemeanor include petty theft, traffic violations, disorderly conduct or prostitution

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