status of case is Non bailable warrant from august 2016.but still accused person and surety person not arrested.how to take action for this problem

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status of case is Non bailable warrant from august 2016.but still accused person and surety person not arrested.how to take action for this problem

accused person is on abroad ..

Asked on December 24, 2016 under Criminal Law, Illinois

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Warrants never expire; they are effective indefinitely. This means that if the person against whom the warrant is issued does not appear before a court to clear it up, they can be arrested at any time. Then they will have to address not only the warrant but the underlying charge.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Warrants never expire; they are effective indefinitely. This means that if the person against whom the warrant is issued does not appear before a court to clear it up, they can be arrested at any time. Then they will have to address not only the warrant but the underlying charge.


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