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An arrest warrant is a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual, or the search and seizure of an individual's property.

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    WA Arrest Warrant After Creasing Contact with Correcting Officer?

    Basically, I committed an offence last week which involved me getting in a fight and threatening the other person with a butter knife. I was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon with intent to cause fear, even though it was only a butter knife. I have since cut off all communication...
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    QLD 13-Year-Old Arrest Warrant - Will I be Arrested?

    I have a 13-year-old arrest warrant from WA for failing to appear on a driving whilst suspended charge. My question is, will I be arrested in QLD for this when I appear in court on unrelated offences? Will I be extradited to Western Australia? Thanks in advance
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    WA Queries on a Civil Arrest Warrant

    I was meant to attend court two days ago for a means enquiry. The matter has previously been adjourned to this date and at that first hearing I did attend and was told I was released to the adjourned date on the bail act. Anyway I couldn't attend and I did let the court know but they didn't care...
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    NSW Avo in NSW, caught fighting together in Qld

    Last month a 12 month AVO was decided upon by a judge in NSW against my partner with myself being the protected person. We had met in Qld this month where Police were involved in another domestic between the two of us, but this time in Qld. What I want to know is can my partner be arrested in...
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    VIC Arrest Warrant - Can Police Hold Me Until Court?

    I have an arrest warrant for failing to appear. If I go into my local police station, can they hold me until I have to appear in court?
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    WA How to Know of Any Arrest Warrant from New Zealand?

    Hi, My partner has lived here in WA for the past 9 years and now has to return to NZ due to illness in the family. He is unsure if he had any outstanding arrest warrant or debts. Is there away to find out these things urgently? Thank you
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    NSW Arrest Warrant for Sentencing - What is the Likely Outcome?

    My husband had a court case regarding traffic disqualified driving, which he wanted to attend but got called for work and so he signed the plead guilty but by the time I went to hand it in. I was told an arrest warrant was issued for sentencing... I still have the docs with me...What can we do...
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    WA Arrest Warrant for Two Years - Can I Travel to Sydney?

    Hi I have been in and out of the country several times in the last 3 years. I have been in mine for 6 months but the other week the police knocked on the door at my old residence in Perth and said there was a warrant out for my arrest and has been for over 2 years? I am meant to be in Sydney...
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    VIC Arrest Warrant in Victoria but Living in South Australia?

    Can I be arrested if I have an arrest warrant in Victoria but I'm currently living in South Australia?
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    QLD Custody of Children for 13-Year-Old Sibling?

    Hello, I currently have my 13-year-old sister here with me. She is staying with a friend of her mother's and she gave her permission to have her come up for the weekend. Her mother is unable to care for her because of severe mental health issues, a severe drug addition and the fact she has an...