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DON'T LET AN ARREST WARRANT CATCH UP TO YOU!
LET US HELP YOU AVOID ARREST BY CLEARING YOUR WARRANT.

An arrest warrant in Austin of Travis County can pop up when you least expect it. Your name and information may be listed in the warrant database of Austin or Travis County for years without you even realizing it. 95% of all warrants are executed during routine traffic stops, where the person doesn't even know there is an active Austin or active Travis County arrest warrant.

YOU CAN AVOID JAIL BY CALLING TO ARRANGE A WALKTHROUGH!

Avoid being hauled off to jail without warning or without making arrangements. In most cases, we can help you surrender to the jail by conducting a Walk Through; a Walkthough will allow you to (often) not even spend a minute in the jail, instead being released with a court date to appear later, while out of custody, rather than as an inmate.

The overwhelming majoirty (we'd even venture to say 100%) of individuals with active arrest warrants in Austin or Travis County prefer to clear a warrant by walkthough, since it alleviates the need to spend time in jail, and can speed up the legal process by getting you into court as soon as possible.

THE WARRANT PROCESS IN AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS

Arrest Warrants in Austin and Travis County are issued by law enforcement, either the Austin Police Dpeartment or the Travis County Sheriff's Office . On occasion, other agencies or divisions may issue an arrest warrant in a slightly different manner, such as Austin ISD officers, but in general, your warrant will appear in one of two databases: The Austin Police Department Warrant Search Database, and the Travis County Sheriff's Office Arrest Warrant Database.

No matter how the warrant is issued, the procedure is essentially the same; an office or detective submits a warrant application to a magistrate or judge, which is typically signed and then entered into the active arrest warrant database. At that point, you're liable to arrest at any point.

However, once the Walkthough is completed, the warrant is cleared and a court setting given, giving you peace of mind to sleep through the night.

SO WHAT CAN YOUR LAWYERS AND LAW FIRM DO FOR ME?

The Law Office of Robert Keates can provide you with a route to avoid jail, and clear your warrant by initiating a walkthrough. A walkthrough is a process where two things happen almost simultanouesly; first, we process and prepare all of the paperwork required by sevearl agencies, and then appear before a Judge or Magistrate on your case to obtain a Personal Release Bond. Once that's approved, we meet you and aid you in surrendering to the Booking Desk at the Courthouse. There, you are processed along with the paperwork we prepared and had the Judge sign, and you're released with an appearance date for Court.

WHAT WILL A WALKTHROUGH COST ME?

Our Fees for a Walkthrough (Clearing a Warrant) depend on the actual case itself. Typically, the Fee required for attempting to clear your arrest warrant will be credited toward your total legal fees for the representation of your case, saving you additional money that would typically go toward bond with a bailbond company or cash bond.

 

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What are Arrest Warrants?

Arrest warrants are issued by a judge or magistrate, and give law enforcement officials the ability to arrest a wanted individual without the risk of future legal recourse from the person. These warrants are frequently issued because someone has failed to appear in court, violated his or her parole, or are suspect in an ongoing criminal case. They are maintained by and searchable through the local law enforcement agencies, and are considered “active” or “outstanding” until fulfilled.

Arrest Warrants

Frequently, citizens mistakenly believe that bounty hunters have the legal power to carry out an arrest warrant. Bounty hunters are not deemed law enforcement officials, and may only capture fugitives on the basis of not honoring a bail bond contract. However, a police officer may arrest a fugitive on the basis of an arrest warrant.

Each state maintains its own laws regarding the powers of bounty hunters. A few states have outlawed the practice of bounty hunting, but most allow them to enter a fugitive’s private residence without a warrant and without permission to apprehend them. They are not required to read the fugitive his or her Miranda Rights, and may use force when apprehending the individual if necessary.

 What are Bench Warrants?

Bench warrants are issued by a judge or magistrate against an individual for contempt of court or failure to appear. These are a type of arrest warrant, as the law enforcement officer who serves one is able to bring the subject into custody and bring him or her before the issuing judge for an appearance.

One of the main differences between an arrest and bench warrant is that the subject of a bench warrant may be determined to be a flight risk and thus denied bail. This is generally true because the bench warrant originated after the individual failed to appear in the first place. When someone is served with an arrest warrant, he or she may generally be granted bail after an indictment hearing before the court.

  What are County Warrants?

County warrants are issued by county judges or magistrates serving in the court which is petitioned or concerned with the capture of an individual. Types of county warrants include arrest, bench and search warrants, and these are frequently issued because someone is either considered a suspect, has violated court instructions or may have information regarding a case.

Each county sheriff’s office maintains and serves county warrants. Official local websites often offer either a daily listing of recently issued county warrants, or allow a public search for warrants in someone’s name. The amount of information provided for these searches and lists in public view vary according to local and state laws regarding the matter.

Warrants are considered active until they are fulfilled. For example, an arrest warrant becomes an arrest record when the law enforcement officer finds the subject, serves the warrant and arrests him or her. If you do not find active warrants on the list with the local sheriff, you may still check for past arrests held with the Department of Corrections of local county clerk’s office.