0
Warrants
A warrant refers to a written order issued by the court or an official authorizing a person to execute an office or to perform an act. It is usually directed to officers of the peace and sheriffs.
2,846 Questions
What do the terms SC ISSUED INIT and DOCI mean on court papers?
DOCI means "Document Issued"
SC means "Statement of Charges"
Other terms you'll find on court documents include:
CMIT, which means "Committed" or "Incarcerated"
RELS, which means "Released" (from custody)
or
BOND, which means "Bond Posted" to get out of jail.
How long does an arrest warrant last in Austin Texas before it expires?
Bench warrants do not expire, but remain valid until the person is taken into custody, voluntarily or otherwise.
Does a police officer need probable cause to search persons?
NO!
A police officer needs reasonable suspicion. That means that they must have articulable facts that when presented in the totality of the circumstances a person would reasonable believe that a crime was or will be committed.
Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968), was a decision by the United States Supreme Court which held that the Fourth Amendment prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures is not violated when a police officer stops a suspect on the street and frisks him without probable cause to arrest, if the police officer has a reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime and has a reasonable belief that the person "may be armed and presently dangerous." (392 U.S. 1, at 30.)
For their own protection, police may perform a quick surface search of the person's outer clothing for weapons if they have reasonable suspicion that the person stopped is armed. This reasonable suspicion must be based on "specific and articulable facts" and not merely upon an officer's hunch. This permitted police action has subsequently been referred to in short as a "stop and frisk," or simply a "Terry stop". The Terrystandard was later extended to temporary detentions of persons in vehicles, known as traffic stops.
The rationale behind the Supreme Court decision revolves around the understanding that, as the opinion notes, "the exclusionary rule has its limitations." The meaning of the rule is to protect persons from unreasonable searches and seizures aimed atgathering evidence, not searches and seizures for other purposes (like prevention of crime or personal protection of police officers).
The question is unclear. Let me illustrate what I think you are asking: You commit a crime in state "A" and then flee to state "B" - and while you're there you commit a crime in state "B." If the police in state "B" catch you and charge you - AND THEN - they find out that state "A" also wants you back - state "B" may refuse to release you (EVEN IF state "A" wants to extradite you) - because state "B" wants to send you to trial first, before state "A" gets a shot at you.
Yes.
Are misdemeanor warrants extridietable?
It is unlikely but one never knows. 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 for a particular offense, or not, there are simply too many variables. It may depend, in part, on the offense and the seriousness of it, and/or how badly they want you returned - most states WILL extradite for felony offenses.
Can you get a gun permit with a bench warrant in Florida?
No, you may not. You would be ineligible under 18 U.S.C. s. 922(g).
What happens if you get a warrant and your on probation?
Your probation will probably be terminated and you will be remanded to jail to finish the remainder of your original sentence. Meantime - you will begin the the judicial process for the second offense for which (if found guilty) you will serve an additional sentence.
If you have a warrant in one county can you turn yourself in to another?
If they know where you are (or where you may be) they will probably check those addresses and locations (relatives - employment - friends - etc) but even if they don't find you, the warrant along with your name and identifying info - will be on file in the state criminal information system and can be served by anyone who locates you. .
Do you always go to jail if your probation is revoked?
It depends on the crime and the motivation. Pleading guilty does not mean a custodial sentence. There may be a fine, community service, mental evaluation, or just a plain old warning not to do it again.
What is the statute of limitations for failure to appear in California?
There is no statute of limitation in the state of California for failure to appear. A failure to appear charge results in a warrant being issued for your arrest and that arrest warrant never expires.
Can you get caught if you have a warrant for your arrest and you apply for employment insurance?
Yes, you can
Can a person who has been arrested be searched without a warrant?
Yes. A person can be searched when they are arrested.
Additional: It all depends on what the questioners definition of "being searched" is. An individual does not necessarily have to be 'under arrest' to be "searched." It may also occur during an "investigatory stop."
When law enforcement officers make contact with a subject who they have reasonable suspicion may be armed or possessing contraband, they may conduct a "Stop and Frisk" on those subjects. This consists of a "pat down" or a "skimming" of their hands over the clothing of the individual to determine if they are carrying anything of a dangerous or suspicious nature.
Under this Supreme Court approved action (see: Terry v. Ohio) they may NOT go into the pockets or under the outer clothing of the subject UNLESS their "frisk" or "skim" discloses something articulable. Of course, in a full custodial arrest situation based on probable cause alone (without a warrant), they may completely search the clothing and body of an individual, and even conduct a body cavity search (when carried out under the proper guidelines).
Usually, a Bench Warrant is issued by the judge in the proceeding that you did not show up for. These can be for any court proceeding that you should have been in attendance. More generally speaking, a judge can issue a bench warrant for anybody, and for any reason, although their proceedings are subject to reveiw by higher courts and higher judges. The "to hold" is, I don't think the right terminology. because if you are picked-up on a bench warrant, you will see the judge before you get out.
How long is an arrest warrant valid in Illinois?
Until the named person voluntarily surrenders to authorities or is taken into custody. Warrants do not expire!
Must there be a separate search warrant for a home and a locked safe?
The warrant must specifically state the area of the home to be searched. If that area includes the locked safe then a separate warrant is not needed. It could also depend on the items being searched for and whether it could logically be located in that safe.
When do police not need a search warrant?
When the person and/or place is considered a national threat under the Anti-Terrorism Act. In other words if they say they thought you might be a terrorist or affilated in some manner to such people or places fequented by known terrorists or even suspected terrorists. Or if there is propapable cause I.E. pills spilled, smells like marijuana, blood is seen, ect. So basically you need to ask if you are under arrest the second that you are requested to ok a search of person, property, or home. If you are not under arrest you can request that the officer provide you with a search warrent-if you yourself dont sign it, it has to be signed by a judge. Depending on what time of day it is that can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 8 hours.
What way can a judge be removed from the bench?
If you are talking about Supreme Court Justices, then through impeachment, just like the President. Articles of Impeachment are brought by the House of Representatives and the Senate holds the trial. If a majority of Senators vote guilty, the Justice is removed from office and will likely serve time in prison.
For other judges (lower courts), I believe the only way they can be removed is through criminal conviction in a court.
How long does a misdemeanor warrant last in Tennessee?
If you have been identified well enough to be the subject of a warrant by name, there usually is no Statute of Limitation. If it IS covered under your state's SOL law it may also depend on what the offense actually is.
Under what circumstances will a search warrant be issued?
In the US, a search warrant is normally required for the search of an individual's home, vehicle, or property, and the warrant must state the materials being sought and their connection to a criminal act.
What does a search warrant include?
Very. This is why Detectives are taught to be broad in their interpretation of what they are looking for in the description in any warrant. They look for illegal drugs, not a small stash of pot. They also look for any other related items that might indicate drug-dealing, which means large sums of cash and guns. A search warrant for a person is typically just that, thay are looking for a person, and not anything else, although they can confiscate anything else illegal, if they see it.
Is there a statute of limitations on misdemeanor crime in California?
In California it will depend on what level the prosecution sets the specific charges at. If the felony can result in over 8 year in prison it is set at 6 years. Less that that they are set at 3 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year unless a minor is involved which makes it 3 years.
Does a police officer need a warrant to arrest someone?
Usually a warrant follows the investigation when a DA feels enough evidence is collected to get a conviction (to avoid double jeopardy) and is the official way of doing it. In some countries provision is made for an occasion on which somebody may catch another in the process of committing a crime; commonly called "citizen's arrest", the law normally states that a person, whether uniformed officer or member of the public, can place another person under arrest if they have reasonable suspicion that the other has been/is in commission of a crime.
How long does a bench warrant in Florida last?
There are no SOL's relating to warrants. A warrant will remain active and valid until the named individual voluntarily surrenders or is taken into custody by authorities.
How do you check for a warrant in Tarrant County Texas?
You have to check the county or precinct you are in or where the offense may have occurred. There is no statewide database of all precincts. If you happen to live in Harris county, precinct 5, you'd visit http://www.co.harris.tx.us/pct5/divwarrants.aspx If you reside in Montgomery Co TX here is an automated phone number to check for Failure To Appear (FTA) warrants, always check before going to renew your license... better save than hauled off to jail! 800 686-0570
