A judge, magistrate, or commissioner
reason for bench warrant?
A "bench warrant" is a warrant issued by a judge on his sole authority. Only the judge who issued the warrant can vacate the warrant. If he had to issue one to get you to court to testify, you probably won't be released until after your necessity in the court action is ended.
A bench warrant in ANY state is a warrant issued directly by the court, on its own authority, to take the named individual into custody.
No. A traffic warrant is issued for a specific code violation in this case - traffic. Whereas a "bench" warrant means that the warrant was issued on the authority of the judge for whatever reason.
The judge will issue a bench warrant immidiately after the indictment is made. The bail will be set in the warrant. The bench warrant will be issued on the grounds of the indictment.
A bench warrant is issued by the Court. A private citizen or his attorney isn't the originating agent, the Court (the judge) is. The Court has sole discretion in this, and cannot be compelled to issue a bench warrant.
A BENCH WARRANT is issued by a judge on his own authority. A 'regular' warrant is applied for by law enforcement and then submitted to the court for its approval. The word "outstanding" merely refers to the fact that the warrant has not yet been served.
A judge can issue a bench warrant for the arrest of any dead beat parent at any time after it is reported to the judge that the parent is a dead beat parent.
YES.. a bench Warrant means there is a Judge that wants to see you. do to non compliance with court orders, failure to appear etc. Only a Judge can issue a Bench Warrant. this answer refers to California. i'm unsure about other states. :)
A bench warrant is a bench warrant whether it is issued by a criminal court judge or a civil court judge.
is a bench warrant a felony
The court will issue a warrant for your arrest.