What is a bond-warrant type of bench warrant?

A bench warrant is generally issued for a variety of reasons. For instance, the warrant could be the result of not showing up for court to answer to a traffic ticket. Typically, there are two types of bench warrants. One type of bench warrant is called a no-bond warrant. This means that the judge has issued a bench warrant where you will have to go directly to jail until your hearing in front of a judge. This type of bench warrant is for more violent crimes.

The second type of bench warrant is called a bond bench warrant. In less serious matters—which can include failing to appear in court for a traffic ticket—the presiding judge will set a bond or bail when issuing the warrant. If a judge issues a bond bench warrant for you and you’re arrested, then you can post bail and leave jail. Another option with a bond bench warrant is going to your local courthouse and paying the fines connected to the traffic tickets. The courthouse clerk will provide you with documentation that the warrant was removed from your criminal record. The bench warrant is also removed from your criminal record.

A bench warrant—whether you are required to pay bail or not—is extremely serious. Thus, when you are trying to determine warrant traffic tickets or what to do about the bench warrant, contact a lawyer. The lawyer will review your circumstances and advice you what do to resolve the issue.