Springfield, MO asked in Criminal Law for Texas

Q: Can you get a passport with an outstanding warrant?

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John Cucci Jr.
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  • Houston, TX

A: You can try. But I guarantee when you return to this country, you will be arrested.

The reason I say you can try is because I don't believe the PP application asks if you have any warrants. The Government does do a background search on you as part of your PP application. Not all warrants are properly entered into the police and FBI systems. Thus, it is possible you could obtain a Pass Port. But do not expect it to grant you entry or exit to the USA or any other country.

Get a good lawyer and deal with the warrant. Then you can move forward without worry.

I hope this is helpful.

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