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Question
Does a contempt of court warrant (most likely a bench warrant) for not showing up for a civil hearing have any statute or limitation?
Val,
No. Statute of limitations deals with the time frame required for the state to file charges. A bench warrant has obviously been filed. The only person that can remove it is the judge of the court that issued it.
A civil hearing is a pretty minor matter. Easiest choice is to go into the court and take care of it. If you are real concerned have an attorney intercede for you.
Good luck
robin
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Criminal Law
Answers by Expert:
Robin Sexton
Expertise
Questions dealing with Police and investigative procedures, criminal investigation for all classifications of crimes, Interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene procedure. Police techniques and procedures. Can not answer specific questions about specific cases.
Experience
Member of the Michigan State Police for over 30 years. Over 20 years as a Detective. Conducted numerous investigations from Homicide to dog bite. Internal investigations. Investigations in prison enviorment. Majority of career has been spent in rural areas of Michigan
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree. Long list of professional training
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