VIC Arrest Warrant - Can Police Hold Me Until Court?

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Stu89

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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?
 

Tim W

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I agree with @Tony Danos.

Can they? Yes, certainly.
Would they? Varies. Depends who you are, what your story is, and what the charges are.