- 1). Contact a criminal-defense attorney. An attorney can check to see if there are any active warrants against you. The attorney will be able to suggest the best course of action to clear any warrant you have. Get a referral to an attorney from someone you trust.
- 2). Contact the clerk of the court for your jurisdiction and inquire if there are any warrants out for your arrest. The clerk can confirm why the warrant was issued and when and describe the procedure that you must follow in order to clear the warrant. Depending on the type of warrant, you may need to post a bond or pay a fee before the court will set a hearing to clear the warrant.
- 3). Visit a police station. The downside to this is that you may be arrested on the spot, so it is best to take care of your personal affairs before going to the police station. In many cases, you will be released the same day as long as you pay a fine or post bail.
- 4). Compile evidence. Mistakes happen in the court system. If you believe the warrant for your arrest was issued in error, gather as much evidence as possible proving that the warrant is unjustified. Talk to your lawyer, who can arrange a court date to present the evidence to vacate the warrant.
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