NOTE: You should consult an attorney to discuss the facts of your particular case.
Virginia can and will request extradition for probation violations but the decision can be both fact and jurisdiction-specific. Each Commonwealth's Attorney's Office weighs the costs and benefits of pursuing extradition based on the underlying case. To understand what goes into that decision generally, see the Virginia Extradition Manual, available at: http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/judicialsystem/extraditions/extraditionManual.pdf
While the Commonwealth does bear the up-front costs of extradition, if found guilty, Virginia Code Section 19.2-112 states that the defendant is assessed the extradition costs and expenses.
If a Capias (warrant) has been issued alleging a probation violation, if you are stopped for something as minimal as a speeding ticket in another state, you may be arrested and the extradition process would begin. In Virginia, a capias issued for probation violation(s) is valid for 7 years. In the long run, it may be worth it to get back and face the charge before you get dragged back in handcuffs and run the risk of footing the bill.
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For misdemeanor violations, most states I do believe VA will not bother with it. It cost them upwardly of $5000.00 to do that and they just don't care. Just stay out of VA and any place near here. Check with an attorney to make sure.
ALL states WILL EXTRADITE if the crime is severe enough to warrant such or, in most cases, failure to appear in court.
If you are referring to a criminal FTA - all US states and territories honor each others requests for extradition - there are no 'safe-haven' states - it is impossible to know with certainty whether a particular state will choose to extradite you or not, there are simply too many variables. It may depend on the offense and the seriousness of it and/or how badly they want you returned - most states WILL extradite for felony offenses.
It is VERY unlikely - unless the charge resulted in a case of vehicular homicide. HOWEVER, if you don't apper they will more than likely either suspend or revoke your drivers license.
Failure to appear for Defensive Driving Course.
Failure to appear for WHAT? If it was just a simple moving ticket you were probably just found guilty "in absentia." If it was for a more serious offense (DUI - DWI - etc) which requires a mandatory court appearance, they might issue a bench warrant for you.
Doubtful, however you could be held in civil contempt of court and, if the judge believed your actions to avoid appearing were wilfull and intentional, he could issue a 'body attachment' to compel your attendance.
Yes for failure to appear, or contempt of court.
The failure to appear bond amount for the defendant in this case is 5,000.
All US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradition - there are no 'safe-haven' states - it is impossible to know with certainty whether a particular state will choose to extradite you or not, there are simply too many variables. It may depend on the offense and the seriousness of it and/or how badly they want you returned - most states WILLextradite for felony offenses.
I have a failure to appear for a bad check that was a felony in Jax, Fla ... Can I still get a passport and travel to london? It was a felony by 76 dollars ,,, but still a felony???
Failure To Appear.
A failure to meet financial obligations, or a failure to appear in court.