Warrant For Arrest Travis County and Austin, Texas

An arrest warrant is a legal document that gives a police officer the right to arrest the person named in the warrant for a particular crime. Arrests warrants are issued by a judge or magistrate and are highly specific to one person and one crime.

Is It a Warrant or a Summons?

The arrest warrant will give law enforcement the right to take you into custody. The judge or magistrate must sign the document. By Texas law, if the warrant is not properly signed it is invalid and will likely be thrown out in court. Furthermore, law enforcement officials are required to inform the individual that the arrest is being carried out according to the arrest warrant.

A summons is different. A judge will issue a summons to notify an individual that they are to appear in court on a certain date. If they do not attend court on this date, a bench warrant will be issued and they will be taken into custody. A bench warrant is used to apprehend someone who failed to appear in court, while an arrest warrant is a warrant issued because of a specific crime that law enforcement believes they are guilty of.

Is There a Warrant Out for My Arrest?

Warrants must be registered with the county when they are issued. They are filed with the county clerk’s office. Since most court records are public, it may be possible for you to determine if a warrant has been issued for your arrest by checking with the county clerk’s office.

Our firm is well-versed in the legal system and has experienced navigating the file systems used. If you believe that a warrant may have been issued for your arrest, contact an attorney may be the fastest way to find out if the warrant exists. An attorney can streamline the process for you by looking into it on your behalf.

What Should I Do If There Is a Warrant?

If you are viewed as a suspect for any crime, you should contact an attorney as quickly as possible. This is especially true if a warrant has been issued because your arrest will likely happen very soon thereafter. An attorney can make the legal process easier and can begin making a difference from the very beginning. An attorney can confer with law enforcement and may be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed before you ever set foot in the courtroom.

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