{"id":3846,"date":"2020-07-18T03:46:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T03:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketfit.com\/blog\/?p=3846"},"modified":"2024-04-17T04:57:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T04:57:32","slug":"how-to-clear-a-bench-warrant-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketfit.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-a-bench-warrant-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear a Bench Warrant in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you were charged with a crime in Florida and missed your court date, chances are that you have a bench warrant out for your arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bench warrant is very serious. If you are picked up on an active warrant, you could be held in jail until the court has a hearing on your case, or you could be required to post a high bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Bench Warrant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A warrant is a legal document issued by a judge authorizing the police to arrest you. Since the judge signs it while sitting \u201con the bench,\u201d it’s called a bench warrant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bench warrant can be issued for many reasons, but the most common is for failing to appear for court; also known as FTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: How to Check if You Have a Bench Warrant in Florida<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because an outstanding warrant doesn’t just go away on its own, it is important you clear it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Clear a Bench Warrant in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several ways you can clear an outstanding bench warrant for failure to appear, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Turning yourself in. <\/strong>While it may seem obvious, it’s not always possible or recommended. This is particularly true if you don’t live in Florida or you want to avoid dealing with the court system.<\/li>
  2. Contacting a bondsman.<\/strong> While they are certainly experienced in dealing with warrants, it doesn’t guarantee you won’t spend time in jail. In addition, you still need to resolve the criminal charge, which a bondsman cannot do.<\/li>
  3. Contacting the Judge<\/strong>. You can alway try to contact the Judge’s assistant and request a hearing to recall\/vacate your warrant. However, you will be required to attend this hearing and all future hearings until your case is closed.<\/li>
  4. Hiring a criminal defense lawyer.<\/strong> Lastly, you can hire a criminal defense lawyer for help. In most cases, an experience criminal attorney can lift your warrant without you having to be present in court. In addition, they can defend you with the underlying criminal charge. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Our Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While you can certainly try to resolve a bench warrant on your own, our Florida criminal defense lawyer can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At TicketFit<\/a>, our criminal defense lawyer has the experience necessary to lift your warrant fast. In addition, he can help you avoid or minimize the severe consequences of the underlying criminal charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Don\u2019t delay, call us now at (305) 775-3720 or email us<\/a> for a free consultation! We’re available 24\/7 and represent all counties in Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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