What if you have a warrant in a different state?

If you have a warrant in another state, you may be treated as a fugitive from justice if you fled after committing a crime. For extradition, the U.S. Constitution's Extradition Clause and federal statute govern return to the demanding state. ^[1][2] Will they come get you? Practical enforcement varies: serious felony warrants more often trigger extradition; minor misdemeanor warrants may result in arrest if you have police contact but less aggressive interstate transport—policy differs. Traffic stops A national database check can reveal out-of-state warrants; you could be arrested locally and held pending extradition proceedings. How to resolve Contact a lawyer in the issuing state to quash the warrant, arrange a walk-in court date, or resolve the underlying case. Governor's warrant Extradition typically requires governor-level paperwork between states under 18 U.S.C. § 3182. ^[2]