what does it mean when court motion case closed and judge vacates bench warrant
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what does it mean when court motion case closed and judge vacates bench warrant
I was arrested and charged with
OWI was sentenced to 180 days
probation and 180 community
service. I did all the probation
but could do the community
service. So the extend probation
another 180 days I did that as
well but still couldn’t the
community service then two years
pass and my question is the last
thing the court docket in minutes
said what does it mean
Asked on September 12, 2018 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
A case being closed means that it is over: there will be no further action on it (unless one side or another--you or the prosecutor) appeals.
A bench warrant being vacated means that the warrant for your arrest has been voided or rescinded; you will not be arrest, at least on that warrant.
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