CRIMINAL DEFENSE PROCESS LAW — CALIFORNIA
Bench Warrants in California — How to Clear a Warrant
A bench warrant is a judge-issued order authorizing your arrest. In many misdemeanor cases an attorney can appear under PC §977 to recall the warrant without you being present.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Bench Warrants California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §978.5 / PC §1320
- Classification
- Court order — no expiration
- Maximum Penalty
- Arrest anywhere, anytime; possible added FTA charges
- Probation Eligible
- N/A
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- PC §978.5PC §1320PC §1320.5VC §40508
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