What is the maximum duration someone can be detained on a bench warrant?

A bench warrant authorizes law enforcement to arrest an individual and bring them before the court, typically due to failure to comply with a court order or for non-appearance at a scheduled court date. Once an individual is taken into custody under a bench warrant, law enforcement is usually required to bring them before a judge or magistrate within a certain timeframe to ensure the individual’s rights are upheld.

The maximum duration for which someone can be detained on a bench warrant is often set at 72 hours, which provides sufficient time for law enforcement to process the individual and for a court appearance to occur. This time limit is designed to prevent prolonged detention without due process, reflecting the legal standards for the timely resolution of cases within the judicial system.

The other options, being shorter or longer than 72 hours, do not align with most legal frameworks governing bench warrants, as they either do not offer enough time for necessary procedures or exceed reasonable limits of detention.