2007-07-14 04:59:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A bench warrant remains in effect until executed -- in other words, until the person is arrested and/or appears before the court.
Like any other action, the issuance of the warrant itself remains on the record.
2007-07-14 05:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The statute of limitations does not apply to bench warrants ... I don't know why people on here keep on implying it does. A bench warrant remains in effect until it is executed (i.e. you are arrested, or surrender yourself to the court), or you die. In either case it is terminal, and will not just simply "go away."
The court can also choose to try and convict you of an offense 'in absentia,' but this is very rare, and tends to be only exercised in extremely exigent or special circumstances.
2007-07-14 05:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by blursd2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most laws provide for a statute of limitations, a time limit for prosecution by authorities, and varies with the crime. There is no limit for prosecuting murder.
And yes, I've successfully waited out bench warrents for traffic tickets in 3 or 4 years, but thats hard to do!
2007-07-14 05:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I haven't heard of a mythical creature that makes outstanding warrants dissappear. Unless the tooth fairy is willing to branch out her business, i think it's safe to assume they stick around.
2007-07-14 05:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by Cysteine 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It won't go away. They aren't actively looking for you, but if you get stopped/caught for something else, you are going to jail.
Just go deal with it.
2007-07-14 05:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by wyllow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋