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A bench warrant is an arrest warrant that is ordered usually by a judge against the defendant in a criminal case or a similar proceeding such as for a traffic ticket. A bench warrant is typically issued in the case of a failure to appear for trial. It is basically an arrest warrant. Once a police department has sufficient evidence or probable cause that a suspect is the most likely candidate for a crime, the course of action is to approach a judge to issue a warrant. A warrant for your arrest means that any law enforcement officer has the right to take you into custody wherever you are.

Bench and Arrest Warrants

When the case is serious, an accused failure to appear in court will most likely lead to the issuance of a regular arrest warrant, which would spur an immediate attempt by law enforcement officers to find and jail the defendant. When a bench warrant is issued on the hand on hand does not usually mean the police will be at your door the next morning. But, your details will go into a statewide computer system that serves the entire law enforcement community. Once your name is in the database, all hell as it is said, breaks loose. All your actions that brings you up on the radar will have you arrested. It could even be as simple as someone hitting your car from behind or you witnessing another crime. Once you are taken into custody, you are required to post bail before you can be released. It is typical for the bail on a bench warrant for failure to appear will be enough to cover the fines and court costs for both the original offense and the issuance of warrant, In the case of a bail jump, the situation creates opportunity for the bounty hunters.

Bounty Hunters

Wikipedia defines a bounty hunter as a person who captures fugitives for a bounty. The occupation, also known as bail enforcement agent, bail agent, recovery agent, bail recovery agents, or fugitive recovery agent, has historically existed in many parts of the world.

Warrant Recall

You can have a bench warrant out for your arrest recalled if you call the clerk of the court or the local police department and make arrangements to come in and pay the bail so that the warrant will be recalled. It is important for you to find out what kinds of payments they will accept when you make that call because a paper check is mostly not good enough and not all the localities can accept credit cards.

The help

The lawyers at Florida Ticket Firm help people who find themselves in the unfortunate situation of being subject to a bench warrant, a capias, writ of bodily attachment, or other arrest warrant. Do not worry so much, they will guide you through the process making sure that you get the hearing you need from the courts.