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Keith Randolph

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona

My ex has a felony arrest warrant for custodial interferance. Her court case online recently posted a first court date in a couple weeks. It only says Initial Appearance / Wfa. Shes not in jail as far as I can find out. What does the Wfa stand for? And does this mean shes turning herself in or what exactly?
 


Keith Randolph

Junior Member
Google would tell you in three seconds if you bothered to check.

WFA = warrant for arrest


It also said work furlough something to do with if DES was involved in a case and another link to something to do with domestic violence. And she wasnt arrested so how did she get an appearance date?
 

FlyingRon

Senior Member
If she had already been in custody, the initial appearance would have to have been scheduled within 24 hours of that arrest. If there's a warrant issued, it means the cops can come arrest her ahead of the date (and the initial appearance is moved up accordingly) but otherwise, she's likely received a summons to court for the date issued. The initial appearance is where they determine what bail (if any) is appropriate along with some perfunctory stuff (informing the defendant of the charges and their rights to counsel).
 

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