bench warrant
noun
: a warrant issued by a presiding judge or by a court against a person guilty of contempt or indicted for a crime
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That led Justice Archana Rao to order a bench warrant for her arrest.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Kinloch violated probation in January of 1995 by failing to maintain mental health treatment, attend the spousal abuse program, and pay fines and costs, according to a petition and bench warrant.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
Bryan was also wanted in nearby Jefferson Parish and was being held on a $100,000 bench warrant for failure to appear, along with a separate $25,000 bond tied to recent felony charges.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
Fernando Diaz, 23, was initially arrested based on a bench warrant for an allegation of drunk driving from May 11, but he was ultimately booked that night and accused of carrying and concealing a firearm in his vehicle, according to court records.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 30 June 2025
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Kinloch violated probation in January of 1995 by failing to maintain mental health treatment, attend the spousal abuse program, and pay fines and costs, according to a petition and bench warrant.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
Bryan was also wanted in nearby Jefferson Parish and was being held on a $100,000 bench warrant for failure to appear, along with a separate $25,000 bond tied to recent felony charges.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
Fernando Diaz, 23, was initially arrested based on a bench warrant for an allegation of drunk driving from May 11, but he was ultimately booked that night and accused of carrying and concealing a firearm in his vehicle, according to court records.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 30 June 2025
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“Bench warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bench%20warrant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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