Warrants in California

[Mahina666]

California:

This is the question:
A friend of mine has recently found out that he has an outstanding Warrant in Mendocino County. He doesn't know what it is for, what kind of warrant, or if the warrant will expire. He had a previous conviction up there, and had probation. Under those circumstances, he doesn't know if the warrant will expire, or if it will run indefinately. He also doesn't know how to find out what it was for without having to turn himself in at the time he finds out.
How can he obtain this information? He cannot afford an attorney.

 

[seniorjudge]

California:

This is the question:
A friend of mine has recently found out that he has an outstanding Warrant in Mendocino County. He doesn't know what it is for, what kind of warrant, or if the warrant will expire. He had a previous conviction up there, and had probation. Under those circumstances, he doesn't know if the warrant will expire, or if it will run indefinately. He also doesn't know how to find out what it was for without having to turn himself in at the time he finds out.
How can he obtain this information? He cannot afford an attorney.

You need to surrender.

 

[CdwJava]

A friend of mine has recently found out that he has an outstanding Warrant in Mendocino County.

Hard to believe that he had no idea ... but, okay.

He doesn't know what it is for, what kind of warrant, or if the warrant will expire.

He can call the court or the investigating agency and see if they will tell him.

And warrants do not "expire". It will remain forever and could prevent him from obtaining jobs, loans, and government benefits.

He had a previous conviction up there, and had probation.

My guess? He failed to complete the conditions of probation or failed to appear at some point.

Under those circumstances, he doesn't know if the warrant will expire, or if it will run indefinately.

Indefinitely.

How can he obtain this information? He cannot afford an attorney.

If they won't tell him over the phone, he will have to turn himself in.

- Carl