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Form SCCA / 523 Bench Warrant After Failure to Appear - South Carolina
What Is Form SCCA/523?
This is a legal form that was released by the South Carolina Judicial Department - a government authority operating within South Carolina. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is SCCA/523?
A: SCCA/523 is the form for a bench warrant issued after a failure to appear in court in South Carolina.
Q: What is a bench warrant?
A: A bench warrant is a warrant issued by a judge for someone's arrest, usually due to failing to appear in court.
Q: When is a bench warrant issued?
A: A bench warrant is issued when a person fails to appear in court as required by a summons or a court order.
Q: What happens after a bench warrant is issued?
A: After a bench warrant is issued, law enforcement officers are authorized to arrest the person named in the warrant and bring them before the court.
Q: What should I do if I receive a bench warrant?
A: If you receive a bench warrant, it is in your best interest to contact an attorney and turn yourself in to the nearest law enforcement agency.
Form Details:
- Released on November 1, 2017;
- The latest edition provided by the South Carolina Judicial Department;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a printable version of Form SCCA/523 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the South Carolina Judicial Department.
