If I have a bench warrant but I’m in a different state, can I turn myself in to the police in the state I’m in now?
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If I have a bench warrant but I’m in a different state, can I turn myself in to the police in the state I’m in now?
Asked on February 2, 2014 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
Stan Helinski / McKinley Law Group
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
NO! You're actually walking a very dangerous line. If you're held, here, on an out-of-state warrant, and the issuing state wants to come get you---you'll be held without bail until they decide to come get you and to bring you back to the state. It's called a fugitive from justice charge. I would get to the state it's in and clear it up as soon as possible.
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