If a court issues me an order for a DNA samle is it similar to an arrest warrant? 6 Answers as of December 20, 2011

It is unlikely that the would enforce the court order in California. (In fact, they probably couldn't). Talk to a criminal defense lawyer.

If you have a court order to submit a DNA sample and you do not give it you will be in contempt of court. In California contempt of court is a misdemeanor and if you have contact with the police you will be arrested.

No, it is not an arrest warrant. It is more like a search warrant, for that is just what a DNA test is - a search of your body. If you were ordered to give a DNA sample as a condition of probation, then it could possibly lead to a warrant as a violation of probation. Unless it is for a very serious offense it is very unlikely that Florida is going to come to California to arrest you (or pursue extradition). If the court did give the officers a warrant to draw DNA from you during an investigation, there are some remedies a criminal defense attorney can help you with, but again, the possibility of any action being take out of state is very slim.

If you are the main suspect in an ongoing criminl investigation in Florida I'm fairly certain you were told to not leave that state withoput obtaining prior permission from law enforcement. Therefore you are already in violation with a misdemeanor charge for leaving w/o getting that permission. If you are stopped in Cali and your license is run police will discover any active warrants issued by other states and restrain you on that authority. You will be returned to the jurisdiction that issued the warrant. A DNA sample can be taken w/o your permission if necessary, that is not a violation of your rights.

Florida may issue an arrest warrant. May ask CA to extradite you if you are arrested. You should seek counsel.

It's similar to a search warrant. Investigators can and will do whatever it takes to get that sample.