bench warrant

glossary / bench warrant

bench warrant. A writ issued directly by a judge to a law-enforcement officer, esp. for the arrest of a person who has been held in contempt, has been indicted, has disobeyed a subpoena, or has failed to appear for a hearing or trial. • A bench warrant is often issued for the arrest of a […]

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bench warrant

glossary / bench warrant, 法官逮捕令

bench warrant (1)〈美〉法官逮捕令由法官直接向执法官员签发的要求其逮捕藐视法庭者、已对其提起公诉者、不服从传票〔subpoena〕者或在庭审时未到庭者等人的令状。 (2)〈英〉法院逮捕令由法院签发的逮捕犯罪人的令状，区别于治安法官〔justice of the peace或stipendiary magistrate〕签发的逮捕令。

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