2007-08-02 12:39:28 · 5 answers · asked by mcclain s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, but there are extradition procedures to be followed. For minor offenses, they usually let you be pulled over for a traffic stop and then arrested. For really ticking off the judge, they come looking for you.
2007-08-02 13:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by mcmufin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. All states have procedures for enforcing court orders of another state.
Postscript: I have no idea what Atavacron is talking about. I've been involved with two extraditions, and there's no discussion of cost. Extradition demands originate with the court that issued the order, but the state processes it. There's no cost barrier for the court seeking to have its order enforced. The state government bears the cost, but does not begin the process. If they know where you are, it's an easy matter for the court to get the warrant in the hands of local law enforcement.
2007-08-02 19:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pepper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can. Not always does, but can.
If you are arrested in some other state, they often check and notify the other state (that issued the warrant). The other state then has the option of seeking extradition to have you shipped back to the other state to answer that warrant.
2007-08-02 19:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it sure can...you get picked up for something else, or even stopped by a patrol officer for speeding or what ever and they run your id, and bingo, that interstate warranting will pop up..they use computers too.
friend of mine had a bench warrant in PA and was assaulted and robbed on the street in Vegas and that warrant came up, he was transported back to pa asap.
2007-08-02 19:48:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not usually.
Extradition and transportation are expensive, so the VERY rarely bother.
2007-08-02 19:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by Atavacron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋