QUESTION
What should I do if I have a bench warrant for missing court?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2014 on DUI/DWI - California
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It was a simply mistake on my part. My son had got sick. I didn’t want to bring him to court with me sick so now I have this warrant for my arrest. I don’t know what to do. If I turn myself in, will I see the judge the next day or will they make me sit?
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You can turn yourself in and pay the bond, and if you have no other warrants, they will release you and give you a new court date. Or you can hire a lawyer to lift the warrant for you and represent you for the underlying charges.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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Contact the court and see about getting on the warrant recall calendar.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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1. Contact your attorney ASAP. 2. If no attorney contact the Judges Office and request hearing date. As to whether you will be detained that is up to the Judge and her policy. Here thirty days inside is not unusual.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 12:09 PM
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present, so it is less risky for you.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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Go to clerk before 9, she'll put case on calendar that day. See judge, explain situation, get warrant recalled and move on with case. Talk to a lawyer.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Having a bench warrant can get you arrested if you have contact with the police. To clear a bench warrant, go to the court that issued the warrant, request that your case be put on calendar for that day and tell the judge what happened. You will not spend time in jail if you do this.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Go and turn your self in at the court. Tell the judge why you missed the date set.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 12:09 PM