Can you get arrested for a warrant?

Answer 1

A "warrant" is, broadly, an order to do a particular thing. What that thing is depends on the type of warrant.

One common type of warrant is an arrest warrant, and not only can you be arrested if you're named on one, law enforcement officers are specifically ordered to arrest you if they see you.

Answer 2

Under appropriate situations a judge can ORDER an arrest, but a judge is not a member of the Executive Branch of Government, They are members of the Judicial Branch. They are not law enforcement officers. They may interpret and apply the law, but they are not empowered to carry it out. That being said - judges have a lot of power and, realistically speaking, a 'citizens arrest 'by a judge carries much greater weight than that effected by a 'regular' civilian.

Answer 3

A judge is the only one who can issue a warrent for arrest.

Answer 4

A search incident to arrest is generally limited in scope. An arrest warrant would usually not allow an entire home to be searched.

Answer 5

Not if the officer has probable cause that the offender has committed a crime.

Answer 6

No: it must be signed by a judge or magistrate.

Answer 7

Sure, a warrant is issued for each and every crime you are charged with, even if you are already incarcerated.

Answer 8

If it is a serious issue, yes

Answer 9

yes