What is a bench warrant?

A bench warrant is a type of warrant that is issued by a judge in the court system. It can be issued for a variety of reasons, but typically it is issued when someone fails to appear in court, does not comply with an order from a judge, or fails to pay a fine or fee. When a bench warrant is issued in Hawaii, it is entered into the statewide Warrant Management System. Bench warrants can be issued in both criminal and civil cases. In criminal cases, a bench warrant might be issued for someone who fails to appear in court for their hearing or trial, or if someone fails to comply with a court order. In civil cases, a bench warrant might be issued if someone fails to disperse a debt or other financial judgment that has been issued, or if they fail to comply with a court order. When a bench warrant is issued, Hawaii law enforcement can arrest the individual in order to bring them before the court. A judge can also order a bench warrant to be issued for a person’s arrest if they have already been released on defendant will appear in court when required.">bail, but did not follow the defendant will appear in court when required.">bail terms. If a person is arrested based on a bench warrant, they may be held in custody until the court determines a plea or resolves the case.

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