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A bench warrant is issued because of the non-appearance of the defendant then - obviously, without a defendant, the hearing/trial date is "vacated" (cancelled).

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How long can a person be held in jail on a bench warrant in Texas as a witness?

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What does 'order to vacate dispositional hearing?

It means that whatever was decided at, or about, the 'dispositional hearing' was declared null and void by the 'order to vacate.'


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What if you don't show up for court hearing for child support because you were not served notice of the hearing?

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What does vacated mean in legal terms?

Vacate is a term subject to different meanings. In GENERAL terms and in the context of a court order or decision, vacate means "to overrule" or to "make void." If you have a particular question about your case, call the Office of The Clerk of Court and ask them what it means to them.


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What is a sentence for vacate?

Please vacate the premises by 5 PM to allow for cleaning.