how does an attorney lift a blue warrant

by Prof. Moises Heller V 8 min read

Stick to the facts, and focus on the future rather than the past.Tell the judge all your circumstances and politely ask if the warrant can be removed.The better option is to obtain the services of an attorney to 1) enter his appearance in the case, 2) submit a motion to the issuing judge to recall the warrant on the basis that counsel has been engaged (which demonstrates one’s intention to appear in court as scheduled) and there are the absence of factors bearing on your unwillingness to appear in court as scheduled.

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Can an attorney get a blue warrant lifted?

Apr 11, 2019 ·

What happens after a blue warrant is issued in Texas?

How can I get a blue warrant removed?

Apr 18, 2020 · 2 attorney answers Posted on Apr 20, 2020 A blue warrant is only bondable if it is issued for technical violations and he did not pick up any new offenses. If you want to hire an attorney to try to do this, you need to contact attorneys directly to find out what their fees are and how they may be able to help.

What is a Blue Warrant in Florida?

Apr 16, 2013 · No bail is available on a blue warrant. A parolee is entitled to a parole hearing and we advise parolee’s to always request a hearing. At the hearing a parolee is entitled: to a lawyer, to cross examine any witnesses, to defend themselves against the accusation; to present the hearing officer with reasons for continuing their supervision on parole. A parolee’s freedom is …

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How long does it take to lift a blue warrant in Texas?

about 30 to 45 daysIf the Board affirms the finding then the blue warrant will be lifted and the parolee will be release back on parole. The process takes about 30 to 45 days to complete.

Who can lift a blue warrant in Texas?

Blue warrants can be lifted in preliminary hearings but many proceed to revocation hearings, where hearing officers listen to evidence and recommend an outcome to the Board, which then renders the final decision.

How serious is a blue warrant in Texas?

A “blue warrant” is the type of arrest warrant issued by the Texas Parole Board. If there is a blue warrant out for you or a loved one you should contact us at 713-651-1444. The warrant means a person's parole is in danger of being revoked and they are in danger of losing their freedom.Nov 25, 2014

What happens when you have a blue warrant in Texas?

Blue Warrants In Texas, all individuals that complete a minimum prison sentence shall remain under court supervision and placed on parole after release. In order to get parole status, a prisoner must agree to and obey certain conditions set up by the court.Oct 4, 2021

How do you get a warrant lifted in Texas?

Just Pay The Warrant Off At The Court Window – Paying off a traffic ticket at the court window in Texas is the equivalent of doing jail time in the eyes of the law. Any payment received is considered a plea of guilty on the offense just as if you went to trial and were found guilty by a jury.

Can you bond out on a blue warrant in Texas?

Unfortunately, there is no bond for a blue warrant. Unlike a normal arrest warrant issued by a court a blue warrant is issued by the parole division and they do not set bonds when issuing the warrant.

How long does a warrant stay active in Texas?

A Ramey warrant usually expires after 90 days from the date it was issued.

3 attorney answers

There is no bond possible with a blue warrant. Normally, an attorney can not get the blue warrant lifted, but there are always some specific exceptions to that rule.

John J. Ritenour Jr

A parolee is not entitled to bond. If he has pending charges I would be surprised if he has had a hearing because most parolees don't get a hearing until after the resolution of their criminal case. The parole board has 30 days after a hearing to issue a decision or reopen for more evidence.

Richard Timothy Jones

Are you sure that he had a hearing on the parole violation? Or, did he meet with the parole officer and either request a hearing or waive his right to a hearing? Generally they do not have parole hearings until the pending charge is take care of. No lawyer can get a blue warrant lifted.

What is a blue warrant in Texas?

A Blue Warrant is simply a warrant issued when the State files a Motion to Revoke Parole. Often a Motion to Revoke Probation is also referred to as a Blue Warrant but technically that is incorrect.

What is the blue cover of a parole warrant?

The warrants that were issued originally when the state sought to revoke a parole and send a parolee back to prison were actually contained in a blue cover, hence the name.

How long does a parolee have to wait in jail?

Typically, the parolee will wait in jail until a hearing is set. These hearings are handled by special magistrates, not the local judges, and the hearings are usually held in the jail rather than in the courtroom.

What is a blue warrant in Texas?

In Texas a blue warrant has long been the enemy of all those who are on paper. A blue warrant is what we call a warrant issued for a parole violation. Allegedly, they used to be issued on blue paper, hence the name.

Can you get a bond if you picked up a new charge?

You can only have technical violations, or administrative violations, not a new offense. The law says if you’ve picked up a new charge, you aren’t eligible for bond on a blue warrant.

Do you have to be in jail for a blue warrant?

You have to be in jail for a judge to grant the bond on a blue warrant. The law says a magistrate in the county in which you are held must agree that you are not a threat to public safety, inter alia, before granting the bond. I get a lot of emails from people who have a blue warrant and haven’t been arrested.

Kimbohn Law Topic Starter New Member

My cousin is being held in county jail for a blue warrant from parole. He caught new charges also. His parole officer said there is a way to lift blue warrant for 24 hours then he will have a Bail to bail out. With me being his cousin, is this a process I can do myself on my computer. If so how.

mightymoose Moderator

If he is sick he will receive treatment he needs while in custody. If the treatment he needs is complicated or expensive the county may be motivated to release him as soon as possible.

Kimbohn Law Topic Starter New Member

So if I go to a Bail bonds and he they will help lifting the blue warrant for 24 hours?

army judge Super Moderator

So if I go to a Bail bonds and he they will help lifting the blue warrant for 24 hours?

What happens if a parole officer gets a blue warrant?

If the parole officer believes a violation has occurred, he submits a request to his supervisor for a blue parole warrant. If the supervisor agrees, she submits the request for a blue warrant to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, and the warrant is then issued. After the blue warrant is issued, the offender is arrested ...

What happens if you get a blue warrant in Texas?

A "blue warrant" in Texas may be issued if an offender violates the terms of his parole. After a blue warrant has been issued, the offender can be stopped by a law enforcement officer and arrested any time.

What does a blue warrant mean in Texas?

Parole is early release from incarceration, while probation is a type of sentence imposed instead of incarceration. A "blue warrant" in Texas may be issued if an offender violates the terms of his parole.

What happens if you violate probation in Texas?

If an offender violates Texas probation laws, he is issued a parole revocation warrant, known as a blue warrant. The offender is arrested and incarcerated, often without the opportunity for bail release, and a court date is set for a revocation hearing.

Can a judge extend jail time?

The offender may be incarcerated for the balance of the original sentence or get extended jail time. Alternatively, the judge may impose community service, a substance abuse or mental health treatment program, a heavy fine, work release or electronic surveillance and house detention.

Can you get bail on a blue warrant?

But you can only get bail on a blue warrant if you are not an absconder, a threat to public safety or on intensive supervision or super-intensive supervision. Additionally, you cannot have been previously convicted of certain offenses, including criminal homicide, kidnapping, sexual offenses and aggravated robbery.

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