I pressed charges on someone for harassment- today was the arraignment and he failed to show up. He lives in VA and the arraignment was in Ohio. He asked for continuance 2 times and the last one was denied. He failed to show today so they rescheduled for next Wed. They said if he fails to show again they'll put a warrant out for him. My question is this: If he doesn't show again and they put a warrant out for his arrest, will that warrant show up in VA (or any other state, for that matter)? Or is the warrant only going to be in Ohio?
2007-07-11 04:17:12 · 3 answers · asked by thelilred_whocould 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The warrant will show in OH. However, he can be arrested anywhere when there is an outstanding warrant. Should he not show at the next hearing, you should contact the local official (sheriff) advise that the warrant exists and ask them to seek him out in VA. You can also call the sheriff/police in his local jurisdiction, advise that he has a warrant and ask that he be picked up. Often times though, he will be able to post bond and give his word that he will appear next time.
I am not sure what the details of your case are but this sounds like a simple bench warrant. I will tell you if he has not committed a major crime they will most likely not cross jurisdictions to pick him up or send federal Marshall's either (federal Marshall's are only sent on behalf of state courts in serious offenses). Sometimes they will have the locals pick up and extradite the offender but if its not serious they will refrain. Its just not cost effective and they won't usually bother.
2007-07-11 04:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Melli 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will show up nationwide.
TO MELLI:
I suggest you actually go to law school instead of playing one here. The simple answer is that it will 'SHOW UP' nationwide.
Or peruse the local beer joints for a cop who can tell you HOW it will show up nationwide.
As for your contention that Federal Marshalls deal only with state court issues, I suggest you call the office of the Federal Marshall in Washington D.C. Chief of Staff C. Dudley 202-307-9001
2007-07-11 04:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they will send federal marshalls for him to transport him back to ohio to face these charges . I hope you come out okay . good luck .
2007-07-11 04:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋