I found out I have an outstanding warrant. What can I do?

If you have an outstanding warrant, you have a few options. You can call the clerk of the court and find out whether you can take care of the warrant by simply paying a fine. Although you may also go to the court and take care of your warrant in person, contact a lawyer to determine whether you are at risk of being taken into custody when you identify yourself.

It may be best to have a lawyer take care of the warrant for you. The lawyer may be able to get your warrant “recalled” or “quashed,” meaning the warrant would be deemed invalid. If you don't take care of your warrant, you risk being taken into custody the next time you come in contact with the police, even during a routine traffic stop. Call a lawyer to make sure this doesn't happen to you.