n. a warrant issued by a judge, often to command someone to appea...

An arrest warrant issued by a judge while sitting on the bench, holding court. A bench warrant is used when a defendant on bail fails to show up, or when a witness under subpoena fails to appear. The [..]

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A bench warrant is a court order authorizing the seizure of a person in order for them to appear in court. It is commonly found in the situation of a person who is required to answer a charge of conte [..]

Arrest warrant issued directly by a judge.

An order issued by a judge to arrest a person based on his/her failure to obey a court order. A bench warrant may be issued when a person fails to pay a fine, appear, or attend DWI School.

A judge's order to arrest and bring a person to court because the person has failed to appear in court when they were supposed to or failed to obey a court order.

A warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of a defendant for failure to appear in court as required.

Order issued by a judge for the arrest of an individual.

Legal papers issued by the court itself or "from the bench" for the attachment or arrest of a person.

An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person.

An order given by the judge (or "bench") to arrest a person. (See warrant, writ.)

  A process delivered by the court directing a law enforcement agency to bring a specified individual before the court.

A court order for a person’s arrest that is issued when a person fails to appear in court on a scheduled date.

A warrant issued by a judge when an individual defendant fails to appear in court at a specified date and time.

A warrant for arrest issued by a court.

An order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person.

A writ issued directly by a judge to a law-enforcement office; esp. for the arrest of a person who has been held in contempt, has been indicted, has disobeyed a subpoena, or ha failed to appear for a hearing trial.

Similar to an arrest warrant; an order issued by a judge to bring a person before his/her court.

a court order empowering the police to arrest a person. These warrants are most often issued in cases of contempt of court, failure to appear or where an indictment is being laid.

A warrant issued by a judge for the arrest of a defendant for failure to appear in court as required.

A bench warrant is an order issued by a judge for the arrest or apprehension of an individual who has committed some contempt against the courts.  When a person fails to appear in court as required, the judge may issue a bench warrant authorizing his/her arrest.  A bench warrant orders the police to find the offender, arrest them, and bring them be [..]

warrant issued by a judge when the defendant fails to appear at court.

Process issued by the court itself, or "from the bench", for the attachment or arrest of a person; either in case of contempt; where an indictment has been found; for failure to appear for a court event; or to bring in a witness who does not obey a "subpoena".

A court order issued for a defendant's arrest if he or she fails to appear for a court proceeding other than an arraignment.

 a Court order commanding the defendant's arrest and appearance in Court after previously failing to appear for a hearing

A bench warrant is an order issued by the Court for a defendant's arrest if he or she fails to appear for a court proceeding.

A process delivered by the court directing a law enforcement agency to bring a specified individual before the court.

n. a warrant issued by a judge, often to command someone to appear before the judge, with a setting of an amount of bail to be posted. Often a bench warrant is used in lesser matters to encourage the [..]

A court order commanding the defendant's (or a missing witness') arrest and appearance in court after failing to appear for a hearing. A bench warrant could also be issued against a defendant for violating a court order, such as conditions of release or probation.

A warrant for the arrest of a defendant often issued when a bailed defendant fails to surrender to the custody of the court on the next date in their criminal proceedings. On the occasion when the defendant is next brought back before the court the warrant is said to be executed.

An order of a judge directing that law enforcement officers arrest and bring the individual named therein before the court, usually one who has failed to obey a court order or a notice to appear.

Warrant of arrest ordered and signed by a judge (statewide warrant).

Warrant issued by the judge when a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled court appearance. See Capias.

A type of arrest warrant issued by a judge on behalf of the court rather than through police action. Bench warrants are commonly issued by courts when people who have been issued a citation fail to ap [..]

Process issued by the court or “from the bench” for the attachment or arrest of a person.