INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR GETTING A WARRANT LIFTED


WARRANTS

 A warrant can be issued for many reasons, including: failure to appear at court or a serious crime is alleged to have been committed.

The purpose of a warrant is to ensure appearance in court or to protect the community.



SO YOU HAVE A WARRANT, WHAT TO DO? 4 OPTIONS
  1. Wait to get arrested by the police. You are going to detention. No chance the police will give you a new court date.

  2. Turn yourself in. The Court looks favorably on individuals who surrender themselves. This shows a willingness to deal with the issues at hand. This certainly shows you are willing to appear for court!

    You can come to the Juvenile Detention Center (399 S. Front Street) and surrender yourself on the warrant. If you turn yourself in before 7 a.m., you can be placed on the preliminary hearing docket for that same day to give you the chance to argue the reasons you should be released and you may be released!

  3. File a motion with the Court to have the warrant set aside.


    Have your attorney file a motion with the Court to have the warrant set aside and schedule a new court date (or extend time to pay on a fine, court costs or restitution). Many times this can be done without your presence!

  4. Come to court with a parent during business hours and ask the Magistrate to set your warrant aside and to get a new court date.

    The Court will examine your warrant with a prosecutor and your attorney (if you have one) to determine if the warrant should be lifted or executed. Showing up with a parent is an excellent opportunity to show the court you intend to deal with the matter at hand, and to argue reasons why your warrant should be set aside. The Court looks favorably on individuals who are willing to show up and discuss their situation.

    5. Good luck!
INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR SEALING AND
EXPUNGING JUVENILE RECORDS

  1. Fill out the Application completely. The Application to Seal and Expunge Records is available here.

  2. File the completed Application with the Juvenile Traffic Clerk of Courts at:

    3. 399 S. Front St.
    Columbus, OH 43215

  3. Your case/cases will be scheduled for hearing before a magistrate to determine whether the application should be granted. You will receive the hearing date after filing your application.

    The Prosecutor will receive a copy of the Application and will be present at the hearing.

  4. You have the right to be represented by an attorney at the hearing. A parent or attorney must accompany you to the hearing if you are under 18.

    When you attend your hearing, make sure to bring any relevant information or documentation with you, beyond what was referenced in your Application.

  5. If you fail to appear for your hearing, your Application will be dismissed.

  6. After the hearing, you can expect a Judgment Entry within a week.

  7. If you have any questions, please contact the Juvenile Traffic Clerk at 614-525-5279.

DELINQUENCY/UNRULY
  1. Fill out the Application completely. The Application to Seal and Expunge Record is available here.

  2. Bring the completed Application to the Juvenile Prosecutor's Intake Department at:

    399 S. Front St.
    Columbus, OH 43215

  3. If the Prosecutor does not oppose your Application, it will be granted. You can expect a Decision and Judgment Entry within 2 weeks.

  4. If the Prosecutor opposes your Application, your case/cases will be scheduled for hearing before a magistrate to determine whether the application should be granted. A notice of hearing will be mailed to you once the hearing is scheduled.

  5. You have the right to be represented by an attorney at the hearing. A parent or attorney must accompany you to the hearing if you are under 18.

    When you attend your hearing, make sure to bring any relevant information or documentation with you, beyond what was referenced in your Application.

  6. If you fail to appear for your hearing, your Application will be dismissed.

  7. After the hearing, you can expect a Decision and Judgment Entry within 2 weeks.

  8. If you have any questions, please contact the Juvenile Prosecutor at 614-525-4440.

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