Bench Warrant Arrest Process

Summary

Bench warrants are issued by a judge when theres enough evidence or if a person fails to appear in court. You can be arrested in Illinois on a Wisconsin warrant, but police generally wont drive across state lines for misdemeanors. Local law enforcement is notified to enforce the warrant. Consult a lawyer to handle the warrant.

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If you have a Bench Warrant for Missing Court in Wisconsin. And, You live in Illinois. Will they come arrest you at your house, the same day? Do they drive you back to Wisconsin? What happens three mistomnors
Hello Catherine,
- Extradition depends on the severity of the misdemeanors.
- Yes, you can be arrested in Illinois on a Wisconsin warrant.
- Generally, police won't drive across state lines for misdemeanors.
- It's advised to consult a lawyer and handle the warrant.
Well how are warrants issued? Do they write you? Do they call the County Cops?
Warrants are usually issued by a judge when:
- There's enough evidence to charge someone with a crime.
- A person doesn't appear in court as required.
They don't typically write or call you. Local law enforcement is notified to enforce the warrant.