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BENCH WARRANT LAWYER
Bench Warrants in Spartanburg County
A bench warrant is issued by a judge, most often when someone misses a court date. In Spartanburg County it can come from magistrate court, municipal court or General Sessions, and it stays active until it is cleared, so it can lead to an arrest at a traffic stop, at work or at home. In magistrate and municipal court a case can also be tried in your absence when you miss court, which can mean a conviction and a license suspension you did not know about. Clearing a warrant usually means getting back before the court that issued it, explaining what happened and asking to have the case rescheduled and the warrant recalled. Brendan M. Delaney Law Firm LLC helps clients in Spartanburg and across the Upstate deal with bench warrants and missed court dates. Attorney Brendan M. Delaney has practiced in the Upstate for 26 years.
Why Warrants Are Issued
Missing a court date is the most common reason. A judge can also issue one for unpaid fines or a missed condition.
Tried in Your Absence
Magistrate and municipal courts can try a traffic or misdemeanor case when you do not appear.
License Suspensions
A missed traffic court date can lead to a suspended license on top of the warrant.
Clearing the Warrant
Getting back before the court that issued it, on your terms, instead of waiting to be picked up.
The Underlying Case
Once the warrant is handled, the original charge still has to be resolved.
Which Court Issued It
Magistrate, municipal or General Sessions. Each handles warrants a little differently.
Where Cases Are Heard
Bench warrants are issued by the court where the case is pending, the Spartanburg County magistrate courts, the city municipal courts, or General Sessions at the Spartanburg County Courthouse on Magnolia Street.
Before You Call
- Find out which court issued the warrant and for which case.
- Do not ignore it. A warrant does not go away on its own.
- Gather any paperwork from the original case, the ticket, the bond and the court date.
- Call 864-584-5835 before you go to the court or the detention center.
Common Questions
What should I do about a bench warrant in Spartanburg County?
Do not wait. Find out which court issued it and talk to a lawyer about getting back before that court to clear it.
Can I be arrested at a traffic stop for a bench warrant?
Yes. An active warrant shows up when an officer runs your name.
What happens if I missed court for a traffic ticket?
The case may have been tried without you, and your license may be suspended. Both can often be addressed.
Does clearing the warrant end my case?
No. The original charge still has to be resolved after the warrant is handled.
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