Can a person be arrested on an arrest warrant?

Can a person be arrested on an arrest warrant?

Once the arrest warrant is granted by a judge in a court of law, the local law enforcement officials are legally allowed to arrest the person of interest named on the warrant wherever they find that person.

Can a warrant be issued for the wrong person?

Once the crime is committed and the suspect is identified then the arrest warrant can be issued. Sometimes the warrant is issued for the wrong person. The person it is issued for is incorrect because their identity had been stolen and used by someone else.

How is an arrest under a warrant executed?

15.16. HOW WARRANT IS EXECUTED. (a) The officer or person executing a warrant of arrest shall without unnecessary delay take the person or have him taken before the magistrate who issued the warrant or before the magistrate named in the warrant, if the magistrate is in the same county where the person is arrested.

How are arrest warrants served in Los Angeles?

An arrest warrant is not always served by law enforcement officials right away. Outstanding arrest warrants are arrest warrants that have yet to be served by law enforcement officials. There are hundreds of thousands of outstanding arrest warrants across the country today. Los Angeles alone has one million outstanding arrest warrants.

How is a warrant issued for a parole violation?

If an offender is believed to have violated conditions of supervised release, the parole officer submits a violation report. The report determines whether a warrant will be issued. Parole Division officers review the report to determine if probable cause exists.

Do you go to jail if you have a warrant?

If the warrant is from a county other than the one in which you are arrested, you may have to remain in jail after the arraignment and be transferred to that county.

Can a parole officer search your house without a warrant?

You, your residence (where you live or stay) and your possessions can be searched at any time of the day or night, with or without a warrant, and with or without a reason, by any parole agent or police officer. You must waive extradition if you are found outside of the state.

When do I have to report to my Parole Agent?

You must notify your parole agent within three days if the location of your job changes, or if you get a new job. You must report to your parole agent whenever you are told to report or a warrant can be issued for your arrest. You must follow all of your parole agent’s verbal and written instructions.