Why does an arrest warrant stay in place?

The arrest warrant is only in place because you have been charged with a crime. You must resolve the underlying charges, meaning the charges must either be dropped or a judgment must be entered by the court. Until you do this, you must attend all court hearings and serve any sentence imposed by the court.

How do you resolve an old arrest warrant?

How to Resolve Old Arrest Warrants. Turn yourself in. Your arrest warrant orders law enforcement agents to arrest you at the earliest possible time. To satisfy the warrant, you can always turn yourself in to the police. Once this happens they will take you before the court that issued the warrant so you can answer for the charges against you.

What happens when a bench warrant does not expire?

Attend the hearing. Whether your attorney schedules a hearing or you are brought before the judge after being arrested or turning yourself in, you must attend the hearing. Failure to do so results in the judge issuing a bench warrant, which also does not expire. Resolve the crime with which you are charged.

Where are warrants issued in the United States?

Warrants are issued by the county in which you either live or have committed the crime. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT TO BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFIRMATION OF WARRANTS OR THE APPREHENSION OF INDIVIDUALS WHOSE NAMES APPEAR ON THIS WEBSITE.

What happens when an old arrest warrant is issued?

Whenever a judge or magistrate issues an arrest warrant, it names the person to be arrested and the reasons. Because arrest warrants do not expire, you can still be arrested even if the warrant was old and issued years ago. You’ll likely have to appear before the court that issued the old warrant before you can resolve the matter.

What happens if you don’t know you have a warrant?

In cases where the warrant is for a serious crime, you may not be aware you have one until an officer arrests you. However, even if you don’t know about your warrant, you can still be arrested. I Didn’t Know I Had a Warrant: Can a Warrant Be Issued Without Notice?

When does a judge issue a search warrant?

A judge will issue this type of warrant if they determine there is probable cause that the person has committed a criminal offense, from misdemeanors like shoplifting to felonies. The decision to issue the warrant is either based on evidence from a police investigation or through a witness’s testimony.