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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Court records say Stark issued a bench warrant in November 2024 when Jones failed to show up for court.
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 2 July 2025
Instead of issuing a bench warrant for his nonappearance or moving the case to a future date, Berz directed a staff member to determine his location, the complaints said.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 28 May 2025
When Oliveros Acosta didn't show up for his arraignment, Superior Court Judge Stephen J. McGreevy issued a bench warrant for his arrest and raised his bond to $50,000, USA Today reported.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
When Acosta failed to appear for arraignment, Superior Court Judge Stephen J. McGreevy issued a bench warrant for his arrest and raised his bond to $50,000, Santa Ana police Officer Natalie Garcia told USA TODAY.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 2 July 2025
Instead of issuing a bench warrant for his nonappearance or moving the case to a future date, Berz directed a staff member to determine his location, the complaints said.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 28 May 2025
When Oliveros Acosta didn't show up for his arraignment, Superior Court Judge Stephen J. McGreevy issued a bench warrant for his arrest and raised his bond to $50,000, USA Today reported.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
When Acosta failed to appear for arraignment, Superior Court Judge Stephen J. McGreevy issued a bench warrant for his arrest and raised his bond to $50,000, Santa Ana police Officer Natalie Garcia told USA TODAY.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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“Bench warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bench%20warrant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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