What is a bench warrant and how is it enforced?
A bench warrant is issued by a judge when a defendant violates the rules of the court.
If you are a defendant who fails to appear in court, you will be subject to immediate arrest on a Bench Warrant.
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If you were released on cash bail you could lose your deposit and be responsible for payment of the full bail amount.
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You must promptly surrender for a bench warrant hearing at 7:30 am - 9:30 am, Monday - Friday in Room B-04 of the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street.
| If you have a warrant because you missed a court date or you are listed as an absconder, please refer to the attached pdf for assistance. |
You Should Know:
Further questions should be referred to the Warrant/Enforcement Unit by dialing (215) 683-3723/4/5.For Juvenile Bench Warrants, call Juvenile Justice Center (215) 686-4999.
For Arrest Warrants contact the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Further Information:
Philadelphia - (215) 597-7272
Prisoner Services - (215) 597-8562
Fugitive Investigations - (215) 597-4204
Criminal Process - (215) 597-9468
Civil Process - (215) 597-7272
Asset Forfeiture - (267) 232-4153
Admiralty - (215) 597-1683
Administration - (215) 597-1685
Task Force (HIDTA) - (215) 863-3491
Task Force (Philadelphia) - (215) 597-4204 
