If my fiance and I want to get married but he has a warrant out for him, when we go to the courthouse for a marriage license will he be arrested?

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If my fiance and I want to get married but he has a warrant out for him, when we go to the courthouse for a marriage license will he be arrested?

Will they do a warrant search.

Asked on March 6, 2015 under Criminal Law, Florida

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Generally speaking, there is always a chance that you can be arrested for an outstanding warrant. Only a police officer can arrest you.  Is it likely that the county clerk will do a warrant search when you apply for a marraige license?  Not highly likely.  But why deal with this n a daily basis?  Have your fiance hire an attorney to run interference and get it resolved.  Good luck.


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