What do I do if I have a bench warrant?
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What do I do if I have a bench warrant?
Asked on January 24, 2013 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
What you need to do is to hire an attorney, have them go in to court to put the matter on the calendar to ask the court to recall the bench warrant. A bench warrant is most typically issued for failing to appear for court, failing to pay a fine, and/or failing to obey any other court order. The attorney may be able to do that with out you and that avoids the possibility of the court having you taken in to custody if you try and do it yourself. The attorney can put the matter down for an immediate conference as well so the matter moves along. Good luck.
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