A bench warrant is basically a judge’s order for law enforcement to bring someone to court. It’s usually issued when a person doesn’t show up for a court date or violates some other order from the judge.
This article will explain how to check for a bench warrant. We will focus on Louisiana, but the general advice applies anywhere. We’ll cover the different types of warrants, how to look them up, and some important things to keep in mind when you’re searching for warrant information.