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Bench warrants do not expire, but remain valid until the person is taken into custody, voluntarily or otherwise.

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It depends on the jurisdiction; however, in general, the warrant will not expire until you've been arrested.

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No, not unless the issuing judge withdraws it.

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A bench warrant doesn't expire. It lasts until the judge that issued it, withdraws it.

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Can you get of an arrest warrant by paying a warrant fee in Washington with out going to jail?

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