Bench warrant
Filed Under: Criminal Law
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A warrant ordered by the court concerning the non-appearance of an accused person or witness in court, which authorizes the subject’s immediate arrest.
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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.
