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Old 07-24-2007, 03:45 PM
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Bench Warrant/ Arrest Warrant


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What is the difference between a bench warrant and an arrest warrant? Is one more serious than the other??
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Old 07-24-2007, 04:13 PM
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An arrest warrant is issued based upon there being probable cause to arrest the subject of the warrant for a criminal offense.

A bench warrant is issued by a court in which an action is pending, usually due to a party's failure to respect a subpoena or order to appear for a court hearing.


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