Chicago Arrest Warrants

 

Failure to Appear Warrants

A failure to appear warrant, also called a bench warrant, is issued by a judge when a defendant misses a court date. When a defendant misses a court date, the judge will set a bond amount on the warrant, which is supposed to be the amount you have to pay (also known as bail) in order to be released from jail (e.g., Cook County Department of Corrections at 26th & California). 

 

Frequently, a defendant who surrenders on a warrant will be released on a signature bond, also called an I-bond or recognizance bond, because of overcrowding at the jail.  

 

Information Warrants

An information warrant is issued when a judge has determined that there is probable cause for the State's Attorney to charge someone with a new offense. Both misdemeanors and felonies are charged by information warrant. The judge who issues an information warrant will set a bond on the warrant, but when the defendant is brought into court for bond hearing, the judge will usually set a new bond amount after considering the defendant's background.

 

Surrendering on an information warrant will sometimes result in release without cash bond, but this depends on the seriousness of the offense. 

 

If you have a Cook County arrest warrant, bench warrant, failure to appear warrant, or bond forfeiture warrant, contact us for a free consultation on your problem.

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