Do Michigan warrants expire?

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|APR 8, 2024

A Michigan warrant never expires over time.  The warrants lasts until cancelled by the court.
Michigan warrants never expire.

One of our office’s most frequently asked questions is, “Do Michigan warrants expire?” or “how long do Michigan warrants last?” Contrary to myths suggesting that warrants can expire by avoiding arrest for a certain amount of years, Michigan warrants never expire. Evading one can lead to significant legal repercussions, affecting bail, sentencing, and even travel. Michigan arrest warrants last for 5, 10, or even 30 years until the person is arrested or appears in court.

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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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