bench warrant

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bench warrant

A warrant issued by a judge or court ordering the apprehension of a person who has failed to appear in court as required.

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bench warrant

(Law) a warrant issued by a judge or court directing that an offender be apprehended

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bench′ war`rant

a warrant issued or ordered by a judge or court for the apprehension of an offender.

[1690–1700]

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Noun

bench warrant - a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to apprehend an offender and bring that person to court

arrest warrant

warrant - a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

pickup - a warrant to take someone into custody; "put out a pickup on that man"

law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

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Judge Shaun Morris issued a bench warrant, saying: "There is a five-year mandatory sentence for this offence."