arrest bench warrent

[sidnak]

What is the name of your state? California

I have a bench warrent for a felony for failure to appear, 4 years ago. I would like to turn myself in, and can I a) turn myself in to the courthouse, b) turn myself in to the police station, and c) how long before i see the judge if i turn myself in?

Thanks.

[panther10758]

Get yourself a lawyer and work out details of surrender through Attorney

[Some Random Guy]

Ask your lawyer these questions. You have a warrant plus have to answer for the original charge so you will need a lawyer to help you out. Get him involved at the start so you don't do something stupid like turning yourself in on Friday night and spending all weekend in jail.

[sidnak]

What if I can't afford a laywer to surrender to the bench warrent? if i turn myself into the court, can i see the judge the same day? what if I turn into a police station?

[panther10758]

At least meet with an Attorney you have much to lose my not knowing your legal rights! Under no circumstances should you walk into Police Station and say I surrender!

[sidnak]

If I Can't afford a laywer, and I shouldn't walk into the police station to surrender, how do I clean up this mess before it gets too big? i just moved back to CA to get my masters, and need to figure this out...thank you for all help.

[CdwJava]

Originally Posted by sidnak

can I a) turn myself in to the courthouse

Sure. Let the deputy or marshall know you have a warrant. It might be better to turn yourself in to the jail, however. That way you can be booked with little fuss.

b) turn myself in to the police station

You can do that, too.

c) how long before i see the judge if i turn myself in?

Anywhere from a few hours to a couple of court days.


- Carl

[panther10758]

Since you clearly dont care what happens to you by all means walk into Police Station with no Attorney! Have you met with an Attorney? Many offer one free office visit! No you want to whine about cost when you dont even know what that is! For the last time meet with an Attorney to discuss your options or deal with sitting in jail until your court date!