Seattle, WA asked in Juvenile Law for Washington

Q: If put on probation as a juvenile and go on warrant status for probation violation will it be carried over as an adult?

Already pleaed guilty to his charges but was put on probation till a month after he's 18 . Now he has a warrant for not checking in . Willl his warrant be dropped or will it be carried over as an adult ?

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Cristine Beckwith
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Cristine Beckwith
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  • Juvenile Law Lawyer
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Licensed in Washington

A: Warrants generally freeze everything until they are quashed and the underlying issue addressed. The Court will continue to have jurisdiction over him even after he is 18.

He should contact an attorney to schedule the warrant quash hearing and assist him in ending probation and closing the file. This is a service that we often times provide. We can be contacted for a free phone consultation.

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