warrants on people who have passed away

[cjbrown929]

What is the name of your state? CA

My brother passed away last week from cancer. He had a warrant for his arrest for not completing the program for a DUI he got a couple of years back (for obvious reasons; he was on chemo after major surgery)

Should I inform the court and/or DA's office of his passing? A death certificate can be provided, of course. I just figured it might make more sense for the xounty to clear this case rather than keep it on the books for another 50 or 60 years.

He has no estate to speak of..

 

[garrula lingua]

They would need a certified copy of the death certificate. (I believe people have reported themselves as deceased to avoid a warrant.) I would just let it lie.
The less contact with beaurocracy, the better.

My sympathy for your loss.

 

[justalayman]

I have nothing to add about the warrants. Just wanted to take a moment to express my sympathy as well.

 

[pkeegano]

My Prayers are with you

I would just let things be. If they can keep track of somone who needs to complete a DUI class then they should be able to know if that person is alive or dead now. If they can't figure it out then our government agency have some Big problems.

Don't get yourself caught up in straightening that out, it would probably turn into a bigger headach for you. I am sorry for your loss but your brother is in a place now where he has no pain and eternal happiness

 

[Litigation!]

your brother is in a place now where he has no pain and eternal happiness

My response:

Well, whatever it is, it is "eternal." At least he won't be killing anyone on the roads, and for that, he has my "eternal" gratitude.

IAAL

 

[cjbrown929]

thus spake litigation

My response:

Well, whatever it is, it is "eternal." At least he won't be killing anyone on the roads, and for that, he has my "eternal" gratitude.

IAAL

I look forward to future debates with you. I feel certain that you have never taken the wheel after pulling a cork, judging by your biblical attitude.

To other responders: I truly appreciate your expressions of sympathy very much.