Legal Question in Criminal Law in District of Columbia
Warrant Experations
I would like to know how long does a warrant stay open on someone?
Asked on 9/03/02, 8:54 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Warrant Experations
A warrant may stay open indefinitely on a person, until such time as the computer(s)holding the
warrant come to their demise or have their data
bases purged. Yes, that could amount to many years. Obviously, the more serious the offense on
which the warrants is based, the more likely it is to remain active for a longer period of time.
Answered on 9/03/02, 5:49 pm