Month: July 2021

Information on the Michigan arrest warrant process.

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV, 3, 2022

Information on Michigan arrest warrants.
Information on Michigan arrest warrants.

This article provides detailed information on the Michigan arrest warrant process. An arrest warrant is an authorization from the court that gives the police the authority to arrest someone. A police officer cannot issue a warrant. Only the court can. Typically, a police officer swears to facts that support the warrant in open court before the judge. A “swear to” is a statement made under oath alleging facts that support probable cause for an arrest.

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How long do Michigan warrants last?

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 2, 2022

How long do Michigan arrest warrants last?
How long do Michigan arrest warrants last?

A common questions is, how long do Michigan warrants last? Whether their warrants will expire over time? In general, arrest warrants do not expire and remain active until resolved. If you have an outstanding warrant in Michigan, it is important to take action immediately to deal with the issue.

A Michigan warrant lasts until a judge cancels it. A Michigan warrant never expires. Warrants can last for years or even decades. For example, a judge can issue a bench warrant because a person failed to appear for their court date. Suppose twenty years go by and the person never gets stopped by the police. Once day, when they do get stopped for speeding, they can be arrested for the warrant – even 20 years later.

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