There is a warrant for my arrest and I just found out. What options do I have?

Many people ask, there is a warrant for my arrest. What should I do? The fact is, an arrest warrant issued when there is reason to believe that you have done something wrong and the court has been unable to find you or to get you to appear in court. It does not matter what the underlying charge is, the immediate need here is to get the warrant taken care of. Otherwise, you could face jail time, excessive fines and a criminal record. The best first step is to work with an attorney.

What Your Options Are

When there is a warrant for an arrest issued, the court has determined that someone has to appear in front of the court for some reason. Generally, there is reason to believe you have violated the law in some way. As a result, the court wants you to report to a local police station. Here are some options you have.

• You can present yourself at the police station and state that you have a warrant for your arrest out. The police will then process you and get you in front of a judge to determine the next steps.
• You could call the police department and discuss your case with a detective, in cases of criminal charges. The detective may work with you to provide you with information about the arrest.
• You can work through your attorney to negotiate the terms of your surrender.

In most cases, there is no way around an arrest warrant besides appearing in front of a judge. Work with your attorney to find the best course of action in your case.