Can a Pennsylvania bench warrant for spousal support be enforced in Georgia? 5 Answers as of February 02, 2012

I just want to know if a bench warrant for spousal support in Pennsylvania can be enforced in Georgia.

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H. Scott Basham, Attorney at Law, P.C. | H. Scott Basham
I don't see why not, but as with all interstate warrants, the accused has a right to an extradition hearing before being sent to the state in question.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 2/2/2012
Ashman Law Office
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
Probably, depending on the wording of the order. You'd need to obtain Georgia counsel.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 2/2/2012
The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC
The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC | Kem Eyo
Generally, no. A bench warrant is a warrant, issued by the judge from the bench, directing the local county's police to take the person into custody. It is not an "enforceable order". Since it is directed to police of only one jurisdiction, it can only be exercised by the police of that jurisdiction. (Police in other jurisdictions may take a person into custody upon discovering that there is a warrant out in another jurisdiction. But the only thing that they can do upon the arrest is to notify, and extradite the person to, the issuing jurisdiction. For more detailed information regarding what you can expect, and what (if any) options you have, you need to speak directly with an attorney.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 2/1/2012
Law Office Of Jody A. Miller
Law Office Of Jody A. Miller | Jody A. Miller
A bench warrant probably cannot be enforced but you can domesticate the Pennsylvania order in Georgia and then have it enforced here as a GA order.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 2/1/2012
Grace Law Offices of John F Geraghty Jr.
Grace Law Offices of John F Geraghty Jr. | John F. Geraghty, Jr.
Bench Warrant may not but the support Order can be enforced by contempt in Georgia under the Uniform Custody and Support Act
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 2/1/2012
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