There might be a time in your life that you get sent a notice that you have a warrant for your arrest. An arrest warrant is often sought after and given by a judge in the district that the crime has been committed. Some people believe that the only way you are arrested is if an officer comes to get you. That is not true and in many circumstances you can be sent notice or a warrant. The warrant is from a crime or offense that you are being charged with. When you get this notice you can be confused about what it is for or you may not know what to do about it. The warrant is a notice to turn yourself in and to booked in and arrested. The arrest is the same as when you are taken in by an officer. An arrest can be from a plethora of crimes that all range in severity. You want to make sure that you know what to do if you received a notice of an active warrant. It will usually be mailed to your last known address and you are required to act accordingly.
Ajua Bail Bonds Outlines How to Turn Yourself in on an Active Warrant
Start with a Bail Bond: When you get a summons that you have an active warrant whether through the mail or through a phone call or an attorney, you want to make sure that you take the appropriate steps. The notice can send you into anxiety and fear over what is about to happen but there are some things that you can do to make it smoother. First thing you should do is to call a bail company that can work with you when you turn yourself in. When you call them before you turn yourself in you can get them all the information that they need. You can take time to discuss the summons as well as your personal information. The information will allow the bail company the ability to call in and retrieve what they need from the jail as well as the judge. You can also set up how your bail will be paid and sign any documents that is needed to get you bailed out.
Process of Turning Yourself in on an Active Warrant: When you are ready to turn yourself in you want to make sure you are ready to be processed. Make sure you get a ride down to the jail so that you don’t have to leave a vehicle in the parking lot. You also want to make sure you wear something that is comfortable and closed toe shoes. They will search you and some jails require you to change out of your street clothes during the booking process. You also want to make sure that you have any numbers that you may want to call in your memory or on a piece of paper. Your phone and other belongings will be taken from you when you are taken into custody. Don’t take anything that can get you into trouble such as knives or other weapons.
Best Time to Turn Yourself In on a Warrant: You want to also make sure that you get yourself turned in as soon as possible but there are a few days that tend to be busier than others. To reduce your stay or how fast they can process you it is best to go in midweek. You want to avoid Mondays while the staff is likely catching up from the weekend crowd. Also avoid Friday so that you do not miss seeing the judge and being given a bail so you can get out.
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Ajua Bail Bonds can walk you through the process of turning yourself in and getting bailed out. Call us today to talk to one of our expert staff.
