Bench Warrant Legal Advice

Summary

If you have a bench warrant in Laurens, SC, you could be arrested upon entering the clerk of courts office. Paying $40 might lift the warrant, but confirm with your public defender or legal counsel before proceeding.

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Missed a court date and I have a bench warrant for my arrest and public defender office told me to go ahead and pay * dollars to get represented and have the bench warrant lifted but a family member told me time I walk in the clerk of courts office I will be arrested is that true
Hello ****. Procedures can vary by location. Can you please provide your current location so I may provide more accurate information?
Laurens SC
Hello ****. In Laurens, SC:
- It's possible to be arrested for a bench warrant
- Paying $* could get the warrant lifted
- However, it's best to confirm with your public defender or a legal counsel before walking into the clerk of courts office.