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Definition of warrant

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Definition of warrant  (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

• authorization
• concurrence
• green light
• licence

Examples of warrant in a Sentence

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Word History

Middle English waraunt protector, warrant, from Anglo-French warant, garant , of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German werēnto guarantor, werēn to warrant; akin to Old High German wāra trust, care — more at very entry 2

Middle English, waranten to act as protector, guarantee, from Anglo-French warentir, garantir , from warant

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing warrant

• bench warrant
• chief warrant officer
• death warrant
• search warrant
• sign one's own death warrant
• warrant officer

Dictionary Entries Near warrant

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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warrant. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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Legal Definition

Legal definition of warrant.

called also anticipatory warrant

Note: A criminal arrest warrant must be issued based upon probable cause. Not all arrests require an arrest warrant.

called also fugitive from justice warrant

called also search and seizure warrant

Note: The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that a search warrant for a criminal investigation be issued only upon a showing of probable cause, as established usually by a sworn affidavit. The search warrant has to specify the premises and persons to be searched as well as what is being searched for. Not all searches require a search warrant. Warrantless searches are permitted when they are of a kind that the courts have found to be reasonable (as by being limited) or when they are prompted by a level of suspicion or belief (as reasonable suspicion or probable cause) that is consistent with the level of intrusion of the search. Some searches have been found to be so intrusive that a court hearing is required before the search is permitted.

Legal Definition of warrant  (Entry 2 of 2)

Anglo-French warant garant protector, guarantor, authority, authorization, of Germanic origin

Transitive verb

Anglo-French warentir garantir , from garant protector, guarantor

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Rail Travel mid 20th Century

Pre-digital travel warrants and passes for service personnel, UK

Travel warrants and passes for absence for men and women in the forces didn't significantly change until the digital era. In fact, it was more or less the same for most of the 20th century, including in the First and Second World Wars . This page describes the system in detail with illustrations and explains why it was necessary. The page concludes with historical notes.

What travel warrants were

A travel warrant, also known as a rail warrant or travel voucher, was a voucher that was issued to an individual or group of service personnel for travel on the railways.

Why travel warrants were issued

Travel warrants could be issued for several reasons, e.g. for travel to a training course or for leave. It was rare, in my experience, for a senior officer to allow travel warrants for other circumstances unless there was a family death.

Travel warrants for leave were always to a pre-designated location which was usually the area of the family home. The distance was immaterial.

How travel warrants were issued

Travel warrants were administered from what was known as a Registry. There was one in every unit of the RAF - a unit being one's place of work. When I first joined the RAF my first unit was the Royal Air Force College Cranwell; my last was a fighter squadron at Conningsby. A registry was staffed by a sergeant, a corporal and one or more Senior Aircrafts Men.

Usually the corporal was in charge of issuing a warrant. He did so in response to receiving an order, also known as a signal, usually from a type of teleprinter. He gave the travel warrant to the person about to travel and submitted carbon copies at intervals to Station Head Quarters for accounting purposes. New recruits had their travel warrants posted to them.

From travel warrant to train ticket

It was a good idea to get to the railway station early with one's travel warrant as the ticket office had to translate it into tickets. Many years ago, as a sergeant in the cadets, I had to present a warrant for myself and about 20 other cadets to travel from Birmingham to a remote station in Oxford. The ticket clerk was unfamiliar with the warrant system and we nearly missed the train!

A travel warrant ticket for a member of Her Majesty's Forces travelling on leave. It is date-stamped on the back as 4th January 1954 and is courtesy of Tony Harris.

Note from the webmaster

Because the ticket in the photo is marked THIRD CLASS it shows that ordinary forces personnel were not expected to travel in much comfort. As explained on the page about classes of train travel, third class travel was very basic and was already being phased out while I was growing up in the 1940s. As far as I know, my working class family never even had the option of travelling third class after WW2. Yet this ticket is dated as late as 1954. It is for Southern Railways, so possibly different lines had different policies.

I remember passenger train tickets being pale green. So has this one faded over time or were forces' tickets a different colour, as were platform tickets ? If you can clarify or add anything, please contact me.

Warrants and reimbursement for non-rail travel

In my experience there never were bus warrants. If you had to take a bus after the train, you kept the ticket and submitted it with a travel claim (Form 1771). You could also detail timings so you could be reimbursed for missed meals and what were called "incidentals". Eventually you might see the money again!

I do recall a travel order for a ferry. On one occasion I was issued one for a ferry that had ceased to run about 10 years earlier! The system was also notorious for trying to issue rail warrants long after that particular line was closed!

Passes for absence issued with travel warrants

For much of the 20th century, service personnel were expected to travel in uniform. This meant that they could be instantly recognised, so might be accused of being Absent Without Leave (AWOL) - something not uncommon in wartime when so many men had been forced to join up. To meet such an eventuality, the services issued passes along with their travel warrants. These were for inspection by any authority to show that the individual concerned was absent from his or her place of work with the agreement of the commanding officer. (Nowadays service personnel are not required to travel in uniform as it singles them out for terrorist attacks.)

1940s army pass for being absent from quarters for the purpose of travelling to Rome. Provided by Alan Bennett from his father's papers.

1944 army pass for being absent from quarters/duty for the purpose of travelling to Cairo. Provided by Alan Bennett from his father's papers.

A pass can be for annual leave, for 24 or 48 hours for a day or a weekend off, or just for part of a day away from the base. Nowadays a pass is usually referred to as a leave pass and is permission to be away from ones place of duty.

Passes were even required for leaving the camp/barracks just for an evening. In the armed forces, every second of every day belonged - and still belongs - to someone else. So if you were off-base for an evening, you had better have had permission!

Both warrants and passes are a feature of military life, regardless of whether a war is on.

H istorical note on military travel warrants and passes

During my time in the RAF I had access to archival material from the 1950s which confirmed that the travel warrant system was more or less as described above. Several of the post- World War Two national servicemen mention travel warrants on this website. My father's leave passes mention travel by warrant and are dated earlier still, namely 1941. I also understand that T E Lawrence (of Lawrence of Arabia fame) mentions being given a travel warrant when he was posted to RAF Cranwell which must have been in the mid-1920s. So the warrant system must have been around from at the least the Great War if not before.

One of my older friends was a pay clerk in the RAF in the early 1950s and he confirmed that its administrative systems were pretty much the same down the ages, the only real change came with the digital era. In particular pay then started being paid into bank accounts rather than in a pay parade .

If you can add anything to this page or provide a photo, I would be pleased if you would contact me.

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Meaning of warrant in English

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warrant verb ( MAKE NECESSARY )

• be a question of doing something idiom
• box ticking
• business-critical
• have occasion to do something idiom
• if need be idiom
• if/when push comes to shove idiom
• indispensable
• necessary evil
• necessitate
• symbiotically

warrant verb ( CERTAIN )

• be on your honor idiom
• breach of contract
• commit someone to something
• cross my heart (and hope to die) idiom
• deliver on something
• promise someone the earth/moon idiom
• promises, promises! idiom

warrant noun ( DOCUMENT )

• advance directive
• engrossment
• gender recognition certificate
• get-out clause
• prenuptial agreement
• proceedings
• recertification

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warrant noun ( REASON )

• argumentation
• ascribe something to something
• explanation
• explication
• extenuating
• extenuation
• talk your way out of something idiom
• unclarified
• warrantable
• warrantably

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Definition of warrant verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• warrant something Further investigation is clearly warranted.
• The TV appearance was so brief that it hardly warranted comment.
• They do not consider the case serious enough to warrant a government enquiry.
• warrant (somebody/something) doing something The situation scarcely warrants their/them being dismissed.
• be important enough to
• be serious enough to
• be severe enough to

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Does TSA Check For Arrest Warrants? (Domestic and International) [2022]

Traveling through airports and flying can already be a stressful experience for many people. But flying when you know you have a warrant out for your arrest can elevate that stress to a different level.

Many people wonder if they can get through TSA with outstanding warrants and what the risks are. In this article, I’ll break down everything you need to know about whether or not TSA checks for warrants and what your risk level is for getting arrested.

Table of Contents

Does TSA check for warrants?

TSA does not check for outstanding warrants but that does not mean that it is always a good idea to fly when you have a warrant.

Below, you’ll find out that the risk of flying with a warrant is not so much about breaking the law by traveling but it is more about all of the opportunities that arise allowing you to be found with an outstanding warrant.

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What is the TSA’s job?

Once you understand what the TSA is, you may feel better about getting through security without getting arrested for an outstanding warrant.

TSA stands for “Transportation Security Administration” and the purpose is to “strengthen the security of the nation’s transportation systems while ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce.”

TSA is concerned about threats (mostly terroristic) and not with enforcing laws and penal codes.

They want to make sure people are not bringing explosives on board and they — for the most part — could not care less about minor warrants.

More importantly, TSA agents are not law-enforcement officers which means that they do not have the authority to arrest passengers at security checkpoints (it’s worth noting the Federal Air Marshal Service is a part of the TSA and they have much more authority than standard TSA agents.)

Air marshals aside, you don’t need to worry about getting arrested by a TSA agent. However, they can refer you to law-enforcement and that is what you need to worry about with an outstanding warrant.

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Why you might get arrested when flying with a warrant

There are a few situations that could cause you to get arrested at the airport if you have an outstanding warrant. Basically, any type of close encounter you have with law enforcement could mean them running a database search on your name and discovering that you have an outstanding warrant.

Verifying identification

If you for some reason forget to bring your ID and you need to go through the identification verification process there is a good chance that it will be discovered that you have an outstanding warrant. If that happens then you can be referred to law-enforcement and arrested.

Caught up in a dispute

If you get yourself into some type of altercation such as a dispute with a staff member at check-in or some sort of unfortunate scuffle with a fellow passenger, the police may get involved.

Also, if you are (majorly) holding up the security line or refusing to go through the security checkpoint you could be inviting an encounter with law enforcement officers.

It’s worth noting that while TSA does not have power to arrest you , they can detain you while they wait for law-enforcement to arrive in situations like this.

In some cases you might just be a bystander but the police may request for you to give a statement and that might be how you get involved.

Banned items

If you get caught trying to bring prohibited items through airport security such as a firearm , sharp object , or explosive then it is very possible that you will be referred to law enforcement.

If you are caught with illegal drugs authorities could be called on you as well. However, it is pretty rare for authorities to be called on you for small quantities of drugs that are not dangerous.

Read: TSA Marijuana Rules Explained

Sometimes TSA agents are given a “Be on the Lookout” (BOLO) notification and if you fit the description of what they were looking for, they could stop you to investigate — police could follow.

There is also a possibility that someone could be aware of your travel plans and decide to tip off the law regarding your whereabouts. If the police deem it worth their time they could be waiting for you at the airport.

If for some reason your name is ran against a database where you have an outstanding warrant then you could run into trouble. For low level domestic offenses this seems to be very rare.

The reason is that it would take an incredible amount of resources for airline staff members to run every passenger’s name against a database for a background check.

There would be a sizable group of people who have outstanding warrants over things like parking tickets and trying to arrest all of those individuals would likely interfere too much with airport logistics to make it worth it.

So this outcome would be extremely rare but if you are traveling through an airport with a warrant I think you should always be prepared for the prospect of getting arrested even if it is rare.

Serious offenses

If you have an outstanding warrant for a federal offense or a serious state offense then there is a much higher likelihood that you could be arrested when you show up at the airport.

It’s possible that a detective could be tracking down your movements and that they will simply be waiting for you at the airport when you depart or when you arrive.

International travel

When you are traveling internationally you should expect your name to be checked against databases for at risk individuals including those with outstanding warrants.

Your name could be flagged before you even arrive at the airport since in many cases you need to apply for a visa to get to your destination. The visa application process will typically involve a background check which could pick up on your outstanding warrant.

In other cases if you have been charged with serious offenses your passport may have been revoked which obviously limits your ability to leave the country.

Situations where you may be denied a passport include :

• international drug traffickers
• subjected to a federal arrest 
• forbidden by probation, parole, or a court order to leave the country 
• owning some money in child support (for example in the US if you owe $2,500) 
• imprisoned or under a supervised release program for felony drug charges relating to distributing a controlled substance.

Your name could also be checked at the time that you are departing the country or it could be checked whenever you come back through Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The agents at immigration are different from TSA agents in that they have the authority to arrest you.

Will you be extradited?

It’s one thing to be detained and quite another matter to be arrested and extradited.

Getting extradited is a pretty complex process because it varies based on the process and rules of the jurisdiction with the arrest warrant.

Many arrest warrants are never reported to the FBI’s National Criminal Information Center (NCIC), which means that a lot of arrest warrants are never even detected by agencies outside of the state or region where the warrant exists. (According to the  FBI, approximately 60 percent of all warrants have an FBI identification number.)

If an arrest warrant is reported to the NCIC and detected by the state you are in, the state holding the arrest warrant still may not want you extradited, especially if it’s for a minor crime.

So it is possible that your arrest warrant could somehow get detected but you are still released because there is no extradition process initiated. This could still cause you to be detained and go through a pretty painful and long process though so be aware of that.

On the other hand, some states will extradite you from another state, often when the state you’re in is nearby or bordering the state with the warrant. This could result in you getting transported in the back of a police van while being shackled up even if your warrant is for a minor offense.

What about ID scans?

TSA agents typically do not scan your ID.

Usually, they scan your boarding pass which will pull up information such as if you have TSA Pre-Check , or if you are subject to something like enhanced security screening also known as SSSS (these markers are already visible on your boarding pass).

When they ask for your ID what they are doing is verifying that your name matches the name on the boarding pass, that your identification is not fake or expired, and that you look like the person on your ID.

They might also be scanning your ID with an ultraviolet light to look for any phony identification elements found on your ID but that depends on the type of ID you have.

So they are not tapping into some database for outstanding warrants when you handover your boarding pass and ID.

However, it’s worth noting that there are new devices being used such as the credential authentication technology (CAT) in certain airports where they do scan your ID.

According to Bart Johnson, TSA’s Federal Security Director for Upstate New York:

“The technology enhances detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent documents such as driver’s licenses and passports at checkpoints and increases efficiency by automatically verifying passenger identification.”

There isn’t any mention about checking your name against the database for outstanding warrants but it’s worth noting that ID scans may be more prevalent in the future.

At a standard security checkpoint TSA agents do not scan your ID but some airports utilize new equipment that allows the agents to scan your ID.

Yes, you can still get through airport security and fly with a misdemeanor warrant. However, traveling through an airport with an outstanding warrant will always carry a risk that you could be arrested.

No, TSA agents do not have the authority to arrest you.

No, TSA agents do not carry weapons including guns, pepper spray, or even handcuffs.

Although I would always recommend handling your warrants so that you can travel stress-free it is possible to fly domestically and get through TSA security even though you have an outstanding warrant. However, flying internationally can be a different story and the risk is certainly higher that you could get caught up with the law in that case.

Daniel Gillaspia is the Founder of UponArriving.com and the credit card app, WalletFlo . He is a former attorney turned travel expert covering destinations along with TSA, airline, and hotel policies. Since 2014, his content has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, and CNBC. Read my bio .

13 comments

There are MANY airports that now scan the IDs and not the boarding passes.

Thank you so much for this article. I just kept picturing them coming to my seat to come and grab me for a warrant I haven’t cleared up yet. On top of that, it’s Christmas time, which I know they are super busy and why would they want little old me but still, im freaked out about going and even praying I get Covid so I can miss this memorial im going to but looks like I’m stuck going. Every time I start to feel nervous, im just going to read this article again. Thank you!

I’ve had a bogus warrant, from when I lived in IL, I live in FL now !!!! I was scared to fly, however, my atty said they don’t check!!! FL, said they don’t care about out of state warrants, (as long is it’s not Murder or Rape!!) They were correct, I had no problem flying from FL to IL to take care of the warrants! It scared the shit out of me, but was ok! I can’t say you can’t fly, but it worked out for me!! I just recently got off a Cruise Ship, the security was the most lax I’ve ever seen, when I was detained on my last cruise, they had scanned my ID, and finally said, I needed to take care of warrants in IL, it was Sunday!!! This last cruise, the people at immigration, only looked at my FL, ID, then asked for birth certificate, (which I had) This last cruise was March of 2022, the customs agent only visually looked at my ID and BC and flagged me thru!! WTF?? If I were an illegal going through, I would have been cleared instantly!!! WTF? The current president has very lax immigration, and returning US citizens policy!!! (Let’s go Brandon) Great to know illegals, can get more benefits than US Citizens, who busted their ass for years, then have to fight for, and denied benefits!!! Let’s go Brandon!!

This article answered majority of my questions I had plus some. Although still trying to figure out what exactly I need to do so I can fly without any kind of identification? Or if I can use a temporary ID.

I was able to fly with an active warrant and a temp paper ID. I also had to show them my Medical Insurance card as a back up form of ID. The y escorted me through security, had to do a thorough pat down and physically look in my carryon, but after that I was fine and flew easy peasy

I was prev charged with a misd and assigned to informal probation. I am wondering if these (2) will be a concern to fly internationally?

Unlikely. I had the same problem. After probation, it never came up.

I had a balance six hundred dollars on a traffic ticket in South Carolina from 10 years ago and have lived in Hawaii since and from what I understand Hawaii does not extradite back to South Carolina for misdemeanor warrants because of the cost is so expensive,just to collect 600.00 dollars and i couldn’t afford to pay the rest of the fine.

I have an active felony warrant in my small county in Minnesota for about a year. (Missed court cuz I had COVID) scared to handle it cuz of the deep corruption, the original charges set me up by the police. Anyways gonna fly tomorrow to Florida…. Is this a good idea??

I hear that felony warrants you shouldn’t travel. I could be wrong im supposed to go to florida as well with misdemeanor warrant any update did you end up going?

you’d be good had Felony warrants for years flew in and out of the home state where it was issued too. They wouldn’t even take me in from a county over when i was detained once for it lol

Got a felony warrant pending in Colorado. Need to fly for work amd family. Stressed out. Any issues at DIA or flying domestically?

I have bench warrant do y’all think I’m good?

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• American English : warrant / ˈwɔrənt /
• Brazilian Portuguese : justificar
• Chinese : 使…显得必要
• European Spanish : merecer
• French : justifier
• German : rechtfertigen
• Italian : giustificare
• Japanese : 正当化する
• Korean : 정당화하다
• European Portuguese : justificar
• Latin American Spanish : merecer
• Thai : ทำให้มีเหตุผลอันสมควรที่จะ
• Brazilian Portuguese : garantia
• European Spanish : orden de detención/registro
• French : mandat
• German : Haftbefehl
• Italian : mandato
• Japanese : 令状
• Korean : 영장
• European Portuguese : garantia
• Latin American Spanish : orden de detención/registro
• Thai : หมายค้น

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Capias Warrant

The capias warrant , also known as a “ bench warrant ” in certain jurisdictions, is a court order that is issued for the purpose of arresting someone to ensure that he will show up for a scheduled court appearance. For example, a capias warrant is an arrest warrant, not the kind of warrant that is required before the police conduct a search of a person’s property. To explore this concept, consider the following capias warrant definition.

Definition of Capias Warrant

• An order issued by the court for the purpose of arresting an individual so as to guarantee that he will show up at a future court appearance concerning his case.

A capias warrant is an order that is issued by the court to arrest a person, in order to ensure that he will present for his next scheduled appearance. For example, a capias warrant may be issued in a criminal matter, or even a traffic citation , if the defendant failed to show up for a court date. A capias warrant, or bench warrant, can be issued at any point during the case. So, even if an individual has been making all of his prior court appearances, but he skipped the one that was most important, a capias warrant may be issued to guarantee he will be present for the next appearance.

There is no time limit on a capias warrant. Once the warrant is issued, the only way to resolve it is to find the person and bring him back to court. In cases where a defendant skips town, a bounty hunter or bail bondsman may be tasked with finding him, arresting him, and bringing him to court or jail.

There are four main points of information contained within a capias warrant. They include:

• The complete name of the individual to be arrested.
• A statement from the court naming the offense the individual is being accused of, and the justification for the court’s arresting him.
• The nature of the offense, including when and where it occurred.
• The judge ’s name, signature and stamp.

Once the capias warrant has been issued, this means that any officer who finds the individual named in the warrant is required to arrest that person and bring him to jail, to be held until he can meet with the judge. When that time comes, the individual will first be arraigned for the capias warrant, then he will be expected to answer for why he has not complied with the court order that brought him there.

If, however, the person is made aware that a capias warrant has been issued for his arrest, it is generally advised that he turn himself in before he is arrested in a situation that might be both embarrassing and inconvenient. For instance, it would save an individual’s family a lot of grief if he turned himself in, rather than forcing his family to witness his arrest.

In some cases involving a misdemeanor , a person may be charged with two misdemeanors if a capias warrant needs to be issued to ensure he comes to court. And, in some cases, the judge may actually sentence an individual to a temporary stint in jail simply for missing his court date.

Types of Capias Warrants

Just because someone is a defendant in an ongoing criminal case does not mean he is behind bars. He may have been released on bond. In exchange for this freedom, the court expects that he will uphold his end of the promise and show up to all his scheduled court appearances. If he doesn’t the court may issue a capias warrant to have him arrested.

There are different types of capias warrants. For instance, a capias pro fine is issued when a defendant has failed to comply with a court order that demands he pay a fine or restitution . However, just because a capias pro fine has been issued, this does not mean the defendant is going to jail. Instead, he is directed to be brought before the judge so that he can explain, in person, why he has not tried in good faith to make good on what he was directed to pay in the court order.

Capias warrants are usually handed out in criminal cases, but they can be issued in civil, family, and even traffic cases, too. For example, someone who has failed to pay child support in family court , or a fine in traffic court, may be ordered back to court on a capias warrant to explain why he has not paid.

Reasons for Issuing a Capias Warrant

Typically, a capias warrant is issued if someone is “in contempt of court ,” or has otherwise not complied with a court order. There are a few situations wherein a court may be justified in its reasons for issuing a capias warrant. These situations include:

• The defendant violated probation
• The defendant failed to appear for a prior court appearance
• The defendant failed to pay child support, or some such other court-ordered fee, fine, or restitution

A seemingly minor situation can take a turn for the serious once a capias warrant has been issued. For example, if someone has accumulated unpaid parking tickets, and the court orders him to appear by way of a capias warrant, the court will demand an explanation as to why those tickets have not been paid. The court may then order the individual to pay what he owes right then and there or, if he refuses, to sit in jail until such time as he is able and/or willing to pay.

Capias Warrant Example Involving Unpaid Misdemeanor Fines

An example of a capias warrant issue coming before the court can be found in the matter of Ex Parte Talley , which was decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama in 1985. Here, in March of 1982, Stephen Eiland, a Montgomery police officer, went – along with two other officers – to the home of Bernard Talley’s sister to arrest Talley for three unpaid fines relating to misdemeanor charges. None of the officers had a warrant.

The officers tried to place Talley under arrest, but he escaped capture and was not arrested until later on. He was then tried on the charge of escaping the custody of a police officer under Code 1975, § 13A-10-33 . During the trial , it was revealed that there were three fines outstanding against Talley in the Municipal Court of Montgomery and pertaining to misdemeanor convictions. Talley had been convicted on two counts of discharging a firearm within city limits and incurred fines of $25.00, plus costs, on each count. Additionally, he was convicted of concealing his identity, which had tacked on another $25.00, plus costs, to the total.

Talley was ultimately convicted of escaping the custody of a police officer. He appealed his conviction, and the Supreme Court of Alabama agreed to hear the appeal . Talley’s question for the court was whether his arrest was illegal because the officers did not have a warrant when they arrested him.

The court agreed that yes, Talley’s arrest was illegal under the law, and reversed Talley’s conviction. Citing several prior cases in which a similar issue was raised, the Court ruled that an arresting officer must have a copy of the warrant on his person before attempting to make an arrest. Because Officer Eiland did not have this, then Talley’s arrest was illegal on its face. Said the Court:

“We agree with Talley’s second argument. For an arrest to be valid on a misdemeanor offense which was not witnessed by the arresting officer, the officer must have an arrest warrant in his possession at the time of arrest. Having reached this holding, we need not address whether a warrant was actually in existence… In light of the language of §15-10-3 and Adams and Robinson, supra, we see no reason to change a long existing and just principle of law. For these reasons, the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals is hereby reversed and remanded.”

Related Legal Terms and Issues

• Arraign – The act of bringing someone to court to stand before a judge and answer the criminal charge that has been levied against him.
• Bond – An amount of money that allows an arrested individual to be released from jail until his case is completed, so long as he attends all of his required court appearances.
• Defendant – A party against whom a lawsuit has been filed in civil court, or who has been accused of, or charged with, a crime or offense.
• Misdemeanor – A criminal offense less serious than a felony .
• Probation – The release of a defendant from jail, so long as he complies with exhibiting good behavior while under supervision and for a temporary period of time.
• Restitution – The restoration of rights or property previously taken away or surrendered; reparation made by giving compensation for loss or injury caused by wrongdoing.
• Warrant – A writ issued by a court or other legal official authorizing law enforcement or other agency to make an arrest, search a premises, or take some other action related to the administration of justice.

Rail Warrant Accounts

The Rail Warrant Account provides a service for a limited number of organisations allowing access to rail travel across the National Rail network.

Account holders receive an account invoice showing tickets issued along with confirmation of journey details, and payment for tickets is made by direct debit from the account holder’s bank account.

Rail warrants cannot be exchanged at London Underground ticket offices and cannot be used in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

Eligibility

Rail warrant usage is now restricted to a limited number of organisations.

New account applications are considered only for organisations that have a specific requirement to issue rail warrants, such as purchasing rail travel for vulnerable people etc, where the usual account options would not be suitable.

Rail warrant accounts are no longer available to organisations issuing them to staff members.

Organisations that are not eligible for a rail warrant account should consider the other account options detailed on this website;

• Business Travel Service (BTS) – Business accounts offered by Train Operating Companies.
• Travel Management Companies (TMCs) – Full travel account packages.
• Online Retailers - Online business accounts.

Details of these services can be found on this website here .

Warrant completion

After your account has been opened, you will receive a warrant book containing 50 warrants. Simply complete a warrant for exchange at a National Rail station for the tickets that are required.

All relevant details on the warrant should be completed before being issued to the traveller. Details of ticket types are not required at the time of issue and no alterations are permitted.

After completion hand the warrant over to the traveller (please ensure you keep the carbon copy of the warrant for your records). They will then need to present this to the ticket office in exchange for a rail ticket before making their journey.

For further information on how to complete your warrant please see our section on How to complete an ordinary Rail Warrant.

When the warrant is presented at the station, the ticket clerk should issue the cheapest ticket for the journey in question. Normal ticket prices are applicable and there are no special discounts available when purchasing tickets using warrants.

Season tickets cannot be purchased using an ordinary Rail Warrant Account.

Tickets can be purchased from any National Rail ticket office for any National Rail journey or for a combined National Rail/London Underground ticket.

Warrants cannot be exchanged at London Underground ticket offices, however warrants can be exchanged at all staffed National Rail stations for single journey tickets for London Underground only journeys starting from a National Rail/London Underground interchange.

National Rail ticket offices can also exchange warrants for Anytime or Off-Peak Day Travelcards.

To take advantage of cheaper fares it is possible to exchange a warrant for an advance purchase ticket, but in this case you would need to present the warrant, at a station that can issue advance purchase tickets, before the date of travel. The ticket clerk will check to see availability of these tickets and if available issue the ticket there and then in exchange for the warrant.

Warrants cannot be exchanged for railcard discounted tickets.

Please note that a warrant must be exchanged for a ticket prior to boarding a train. The only exception to this is when travel commences at a time when the station ticket office is un-staffed.

Car park tickets may be purchased using a rail warrant where operated by the train company, however please confirm with them before making your journey.

On-board meals (if available) may also be purchased using warrants. Again, please check with the train company before making your journey for their confirmation.

Through rail/ship journeys, where these fares exist, can also be purchased using a warrant but not port to port only journeys.

For more information on ticket types please visit the tickets information page on the National Rail Enquiries website.

Invoices & payments

Your organisation will receive an invoice every four weeks which will itemise all warrants presented over that period confirming journey details and the relevant ticket prices. Each warrant is individually numbered for you to easily reconcile your invoice.

A direct debit payment is then taken from your bank account 21 days from the date of the invoice for the full amount.

Warrants cannot be stopped if lost or stolen and therefore it is important that all warrant books are kept secure as account holders are liable for the value of the bookings transacted under the account.

There are no restrictions on the number of authorised signatories on each account. A central record of these signatories is not held at Rail Delivery Group. Signatures will not be checked when presented at stations and therefore any warrant exchanged for a ticket will be applied to the account.

If a ticket holder no longer requires their ticket, and provided the ticket is valid, then a refund can be applied. The ticket holder should go to the station where the ticket was originally purchased and they will be asked to complete a refund application form. The station staff will then give the ticket holder a copy of the refund form and the refund will be then applied directly to the warrant account. All refunds are applied directly to your account and will appear on your next invoice along with the refund fee.

Alternatively, some train companies will accept unused tickets sent to their customer services department who will process the refund and apply any credit due to the Rail Warrant Account.

You will need to know which train company operates from the station that originally issued the ticket. If you are not sure of which train company this is then please go to the ‘Stations and Destinations’ section of the National Rail Enquiries website. Type in the name of the station, click 'Search' and the website will advise you of the train company that operates from that particular station.

All refunds are applied directly to your account and will appear on your next invoice along with the refund fee.

Account fees

The current annual fee per account is £275 (£100 for registered charities). This is payable in advance by direct debit.

There is also a charge of £15 for each warrant book issued subject to a maximum charge of £3,750 in one year (1st April to 31st March).  

Season Ticket Rail Warrant Accounts

Details of these services can be found on this website here.  

Warrant completion & tickets

After opening the account, your organisation will receive a warrant book containing 25 warrants. Simply complete a warrant for exchange at a National Rail station for the ticket that is required.

The traveller will then take this to the station together with their rail photocard or a passport size photo if they do not have a photocard. The ticket clerk will then issue a season ticket for the journey specified on the warrant. A photocard will also be issued (if not already held) which is to be held with the season ticket at all times.

Season ticket warrants can be exchanged at any National Rail ticket office for any National Rail season ticket.

Season ticket warrants cannot be exchanged at London Underground ticket offices, however warrants can be exchanged at all staffed National Rail stations for Travelcard Seasons.

At most National Rail ticket offices, Travelcard seasons will be issued as a paper ticket, not as an Oyster card, and need to be supported by a season photocard. A limited number of London Overground stations can exchange warrants, as well as issue tickets on Oyster cards.

All normal season tickets prices will apply when using a warrant i.e. there are no additional discounts on ticket prices.

For further information on how to complete your warrant please see our section on How to complete a Season Ticket Warrant .

Season ticket rail warrants cannot be exchanged at London Underground ticket offices and cannot be used in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. 

Your organisation will receive an invoice every week which will itemise all warrants presented over that period confirming journey details and the relevant ticket prices. Each warrant is individually numbered for you to easily reconcile your invoice.

A direct debit payment is then taken from your bank account 14 days from the date of the invoice for the full amount.

If a ticket holder no longer requires their ticket, and provided the ticket has a value and is valid, then a refund can be applied. The ticket holder should go to the station where the ticket was originally purchased and they will be asked to complete a refund application form. The station staff will then give the ticket holder a copy of the refund form and the refund will be then applied directly to the warrant account. All refunds are applied directly to your account and will appear on your next invoice along with the refund fee.

Alternatively, some train companies will accept unused tickets sent to their customer services department who will process the refund and apply any credit due to the Season Ticket Rail Warrant Account.

You will need to know which train company operates from the station that originally issued the ticket. If you are not sure of which train company this is then please go to the ‘ Stations and Destinations’ section of the National Rail Enquiries website. Type in the name of the station, click 'Search' and the website will advise you of the train company that operates from that particular station.

All refunds are applied directly to your account and will appear on your next invoice along with the refund fee .

The current annual fee per account is £275 ( £100 for registered charities). This is payable in advance by direct debit.

There is also a charge of £15 for each warrant book issued on the account subject to a maximum charge of £3,750 in one year (1st April to 31st March).

Fares & timetables

For all fare and journey enquiries please call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50 or go to www.nationalrail.co.uk

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Can You Travel Internationally with a Warrant? Exploring the Legal Implications and Risks

By Happy Sharer

Introduction

Travelling internationally can be an exciting experience, but it can also come with its own set of risks and challenges. One important factor to consider when planning your trip is whether or not you have a warrant out for your arrest. A warrant is a court order that authorizes law enforcement officials to search, seize, or arrest someone. So, can you travel internationally with a warrant? It depends on the country you’re travelling to, as well as the type of warrant and its status in that country.

Exploring the Legal Implications of International Travel with a Warrant

When travelling internationally with a warrant, it’s important to understand the legal consequences of doing so. Depending on the country you’re travelling to, you may be subject to different laws and regulations regarding warrants. Some countries may not recognize warrants from other countries, while others may allow you to travel but may require you to surrender yourself upon arrival. It’s important to research the laws of the country you’re travelling to before making any plans.

What to Consider When Travelling Internationally with a Warrant

When travelling internationally with a warrant, there are several things to consider. First, make sure you’re familiar with the visa requirements for the country you’re travelling to. Most countries will require you to apply for a visa before entering, and this can take some time. Additionally, you should make sure your warrant is active in the country you’re travelling to. Finally, you should be aware of the risk of being detained or arrested upon arrival in the country. It’s important to be prepared for these possibilities so that you can protect your rights if they occur.

Examining the Risks and Challenges of International Travel with a Warrant

Travelling internationally with a warrant comes with its own set of risks and challenges. It’s important to be aware of these potential risks before travelling. For example, you may face additional scrutiny from immigration officials due to your warrant, which could lead to delays or even denial of entry. Additionally, you may be detained or arrested upon arrival in the country. It’s important to prepare for these possibilities so that you can protect your rights if they occur.

Understanding Your Rights: Travelling Internationally with a Warrant

It’s important to know your rights when travelling internationally with a warrant. In most cases, you have the right to remain silent and to speak with a lawyer before answering any questions. Additionally, you have the right to be informed of the charges against you, as well as the right to a fair trial. Knowing your rights and how to protect them can help you navigate the legal system if you’re detained or arrested while travelling with a warrant.

Navigating the Immigration Process with a Warrant

When travelling internationally with a warrant, it’s important to understand the necessary steps to take before travelling. This includes researching the visa requirements for the country you’re travelling to and applying for a visa and any other necessary documentation. Additionally, you should be prepared to face questions from immigration officials about your warrant. It’s important to answer truthfully and to provide all the necessary documentation.

Tips for Successfully Travelling Internationally with a Warrant

There are several tips to help you successfully travel internationally with a warrant. First, take all the necessary precautions before travelling, such as researching visa requirements and gathering all the necessary documents. Second, be aware of the laws and regulations of the destination country, as well as the potential risks of travelling with a warrant. Third, have all the necessary documents on hand, such as a valid passport and visa. Finally, don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Consulting a lawyer or an immigration specialist can be helpful in navigating the legal system.

Travelling internationally with a warrant can come with its own set of risks and challenges. It’s important to understand the legal implications of travelling with a warrant, as well as the laws of the destination country. Additionally, it’s important to take all the necessary precautions before travelling, such as researching visa requirements and gathering all the necessary documents. By taking the time to prepare, you can ensure a smooth and successful international trip.

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Hi, I'm Happy Sharer and I love sharing interesting and useful knowledge with others. I have a passion for learning and enjoy explaining complex concepts in a simple way.

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