what is the length of an arrest warrant?

[naymma_disuki]

In Washington State does anyone know how long a warrent last when you do not appear in court? I mean till you cannot get arrested for it, also if it is only for the State of Washington or if it is nation wide that you can be arrested for a warrent?

 

[Isis1]

In Washington State does anyone know how long a warrent last when you do not appear in court? I mean till you cannot get arrested for it, also if it is only for the State of Washington or if it is nation wide that you can be arrested for a warrent?

an arrest warrant stays on your record until you take care of it. it doesn't go away. depending on the warrant, you can be arrested in any state.

 

[CdwJava]

Ditto.

A warrant remains until recalled or served. If extradition is requested, they can be served in ANY state or territory of the United States, and potentially in other nations as well.

- Carl

 

[racer72]

In 1953 a King County court issued an arrest warrant for a then young man. In 2006, a much older gentleman was pulled over for a minor traffic offense. The 53 year old warrant surface and the guy was arrested. He spent a couple days in jail then was released.

 

[Totalwreck123]

Ditto.

A warrant remains until recalled or served. If extradition is requested, they can be served in ANY state or territory of the United States, and potentially in other nations as well.

- Carl

THAT'S good to know. However I have a warrant out for a pest for aggravated harassment and I heard it may only stay active for 6 months or a year. The issue date is April of this year.