Full question:
What is the statute of limitations on a warrant issued for someone not reporting to jail on the day ordered?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Statute of Limitations
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
Once a warrant is issued, the statute of limitations stops running. The warrant remains active until the person is arrested. In criminal cases, the statute of limitations ceases to run when charges are authorized, meaning time passing will not prevent prosecution.
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