Bench Warrant (Noun)
Meaning
A warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to apprehend an offender and bring that person to court.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The judge issued a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest after she failed to appear in court for the third time.
- A bench warrant was issued for the suspect's arrest after he skipped bail and failed to show up for his trial.
- The court issued a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest after he failed to comply with the terms of his probation.
- The judge issued a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest after she failed to pay the fine imposed by the court.
- A bench warrant was issued for the suspect's arrest after he failed to appear in court for his scheduled hearing.