California law includes statutes of limitations in civil and most criminal cases. Plaintiffs have a limited amount of time to sue defendants because people should not have to look over their shoulders for others running after them all their lives; especially if there is very little evidence that they did anything wrong.
Unfortunately, that’s always the case at this stage of a criminal case. Prosecutors only need probable cause to bring charges. That standard, (probable cause) is not much more than an evidence-based hunch. Generally, the statute of limitations in California is one to three years for a misdemeanor and three to six years for a felony. Serious felonies, like murder or embezzlement of public funds, have no SOL or statute of limitations.
Some people wonder “how long is the statute of limitations on an arrest warrant.” Unfortunately, Penal Code Section 799 does not apply to warrants. Once authorities issue them, they stay active until peace officers serve them. That could be a few minutes, a few years, or a few decades.
Taking Care of an Outstanding Warrant
You might be surprised how many people have outstanding warrants. Often times, officials issue warrants not to put people in jail, but to force compliance with civil orders, like paying child support. Regardless of the purpose, you will probably need Bail Bond Shealy (bail bond near me) to get out of jail in the Yuba-Sutter area.
The best way to take care of a warrant is to turn yourself in at the Sutter County Jail. Even if the warrant is from another county, contact your local bondsman and ask if they can take care of it locally. Weekdays during the middle of the day is usually the best time to take care of your warrant. The middle of the night is good too, but because staffing levels are low, you may have a very long wait time.
When you turn yourself in, arrange to have your Bail Bond Shealy bondsman with you. Their professional bondsman know how to get things done fast and efficiently. And, all your paperwork is ready for you as soon as you get out of jail. More on that below.
Most people also take a friend or relative with them when they turn themselves in. Treat this person to the latest version of Candy Crush, an e-book or something else to pass the time. Even with your bonding agent’s help, the wait time could be several hours.
What to Expect While Out on Bail
Once you are out, some conditions apply. These conditions are not designed to punish you. They’re designed to keep people accountable and keep the justice process moving smoothly. Some common bail conditions include:
- Commit no other offense against the State of California (traffic tickets usually do not count),
- Report regularly to your Bail Bond Shealy bondsman either by phone or at the bail bonds office,
- Keep your bonding agent informed of any address, phone number, or job changes,
- Remain in the jurisdiction, and
- Attend all court dates.
When you get your bonding services with Bail Bond Shealy, we will make it as easy as possible for you to meet your bond requirements in Yuba City and beyond. We will help keep you informed about your upcoming court dates and locations and help your best foot forward for the court. Reach out to our experienced 50-year-old, family owned and operated bonding company and let us help you take care of your warrant today. Call (530) 743-7000 every day of the year 24/7. Bail Bond Shealy serving the bonding needs of Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Butte, and Nevada counties.
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