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Tennessee Warrant Roundup
Tennessee is one of those states that randomly and periodically conducts warrant roundups to take citizens with outstanding warrants into custody in order to satisfy the warrant with the state and bring criminals to justice. Warrant roundups take place throughout the entire state and at various times of the year. Warrants can be issued for crimes such as assault and battery, felonies, misdemeanors, theft, DUI's, failure to appear in court, and even unpaid traffic violations.
If you've been arrested or involved with the law in Tennessee, there's a good chance you may have an outstanding warrant in your name. You owe it to yourself to find out for sure so you don't get arrested in one of the state's many warrant roundups. The easiest way to check is to run an online search. Begin by typing your name in the search box to the right and you're on your way to finding out in seconds. Our search system has access to public records, outstanding warrants, and criminal records posted with the U.S. public court system for all states.
I Have a Warrant in Tennessee. Now What?
If you find yourself with an outstanding warrant in Tennessee, the warrant will remain on your record until it is satisfied with the state. Ignoring the warrant is not advised since law enforcement officials have access to all warrant information. They're equipped with license plate scanning devices and can easily check plates and ID's for outstanding warrants on the spot. If you run into the law for any reason all warrant information on your personal file will be on record and you risk being arrested.
For this reason, you are strongly urged to come forward to clear your name in Tennessee as soon as possible. There are many ways to do this. If you have a warrant for owing monetary fines, then paying the fines will square the debt with the state. If you have a criminal warrant, you can contact the local authorities or court house to straighten out the warrant in person. However, if you do this you risk being arrested on the spot. The best way to deal with a criminal warrant is to hire a lawyer to act on your behalf and represent you in court. A criminal lawyer is educated in the law and will put your case foremost to yield the best outcome available for you. Plus, a lawyer will be able to get your arrest record expunged or removed from your file if the record is able to be removed.
What Is An Arrest Warrant?
An arrest warrant in Tennessee is a written order issued by a judge on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest of an individual or the search and seizure of an individual’s property in relation to a crime. Tennessee Code Title 40, Chapter 6 outlines the criminal procedure in Tennessee. In order for an arrest warrant to legally exist and be executed on, a written complaint needs to be filed with the court system to start the warrant process. A judge will be appointed to examine the evidence and decide whether there is probable cause to issue a warrant.
An affidavit of complaint needs to prove there is enough evidence a crime has been committed and that the person named most likely committed the crime. Probable cause is established when there is sufficient evidence suggesting an individual has committed a specific crime. This information must be submitted in front of a judge who will then decide if an arrest warrant is necessary.
All arrest warrants must state the name of the defendant, unless the name of the person is not known. If this be the case, the defendant can be identified by an alias or a detailed physical description so law enforcement has a solid identity on the individual to be taken into custody. The offense needs to be clearly stated along with explicit directions on how officers are to detain the suspect.
Do I need an attorney if I am arrested?
If you've been arrested or have an outstanding warrant it's a good idea to hire a lawyer or seek legal counsel. An attorney knows how to navigate the judicial system to work in your best interests and knows which laws will favor you in court. Hiring a criminal attorney that has experience practicing in Tennessee is always preferred to representing your case yourself.
Types of Warrants Active Warrants: An active arrest warrant is a warrant that hasn't been resolved yet and will remain on your personal file until it is resolved. All active warrants will show up on a background search which gives law enforcement the power to take into custody the individual named on the warrant. If you are stopped by the police or come into contact with the law for any reason you risk being arrested if there is any active warrant in your name.
Outstanding Warrants: This term refers to warrants that have been active in the system for some time. As with an active warrant, an outstanding warrant allows law enforcement to arrest the individual named on the warrant. Outstanding warrants are distributed through most central law enforcement agencies across the country so it's hard to evade the law.
Bench Warrants: Bench warrants are commonly issued in cases for failure to appear in court whether it be failure to appear for a court hearing, a sentencing date, or disobeying a court order. You are then considered to be in contempt of court which can result in a bench warrant in your name.
Search Warrants: These types of warrants are ordered by a judge to allow police officers to search a private property or premise to obtain incriminating evidence in relation to a crime. They can also be used to detain an individual who has an arrest warrant in his/her name. In the case of the latter, the search warrant is only required when the suspect is found to be hiding in a third party premise, not their personal property. Search warrants must be executed within a certain time frame or they are void and a new search warrant must be obtained before law enforcement can legally search again.
Do Arrest Warrants Expire?
The answer to that is no with the exception of search warrants. Arrest warrants do not expire and will remain active on your record until the warrant is satisfied with the state. The only way to satisfy a warrant is with an arrest or payment of fines. It's strongly advised if you have a warrant in your name that you address the warrant as soon as possible to avoid further punishment or trouble with the the law
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