What is a bench warrant vs regular warrant?

A bench warrant is issued by a judge for a person's arrest when they fail to appear in court for a scheduled hearing or trial. This type of warrant is typically issued for minor offenses or for failing to comply with a court order.

A regular warrant, on the other hand, is issued by a judge based on probable cause for a criminal offense, such as robbery, assault, or drug possession. This type of warrant allows law enforcement officials to arrest and detain a person suspected of committing a crime.

Both bench warrants and regular warrants give law enforcement officials the authority to arrest and detain individuals. However, bench warrants are typically issued for failure to appear in court, while regular warrants are issued for criminal offenses.