How to fix an out of state warrant?

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How to fix an out of state warrant?

I have a warrant for my arrest in because I didn’t complete my community service for a DUI but I live in another state. I need to fix this since I have to renew my green card. Xan it be fixed without traveling back?

Asked on June 14, 2012 under Criminal Law, Virginia

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You may or may not be able to fix it without traveling back to the convicting state.  The answer will depend greatly on the rules and procedures of the state, the judge, and the jurisdiction where your case is pending.  If community service is your only issue, some probation departments will let you catch up on your CS hours in your home state and then allow your probation to expire.  Others are very strict and have a zero tolerance and will require you to return to the court and explain to the judge why you did not follow all of the terms of your probation.  You may want to talk to your local probation officer and have them make phone calls regarding the pulse of the other state and their attitude towards your case since you are so willing to fix the situation.  Until you get them engaged to ask these questions for you, you really won't know a definite answer.


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