Q: Can cops pick me up for a warrant I have as I walk out of mental heath facility after being released?
A: An active warrant can be resolved by (1) appearing in front of a judge and trying to get it set aside, (2) turning yourself in, or (3) getting picked up on it, so the answer to your question is yes.
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A: If you have a warrant, the police can arrest you any time any place they find you.
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I would find a local lawyer, would can work on getting a reasonable bail set very soon upon your release. While this seems as a straight forward question and answer, I would think that realistically speaking special circumstances would be involved if you were to be picked up immediately upon release from a mental health facility.
Your best bet is to make contact with a defense attorney close to you, ideally before your release.
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