Q: Forgot to turn in documents for dui course completion and just not realizing I have a bench warrant
Recently found out I have a bench warrant for forgetting to turn in my dui course papers and I have to show up for jury duty how do I sort this out??
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- California
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
Your immediate priority should be addressing the bench warrant before your jury duty date, as having an active warrant could lead to serious complications.
Contact the court where your DUI case was handled right away and ask about the procedure for recalling the warrant. You'll want to bring proof of your completed DUI course when you go to court. Many courts have specific walk-in hours for handling bench warrants, but you might need to schedule an appearance with the clerk's office.
Regarding jury duty, you should contact the jury commissioner's office to explain your situation and request postponement until after you've resolved the warrant issue. While this is stressful, courts generally work with people who take initiative to fix these situations, so taking action promptly will help show your good faith effort to comply with all requirements.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
