Legal Definitions - probation-violation warrant

Definition: A warrant issued for the arrest of a convict who has violated the terms of probation, parole, or supervised release.

Example: John was released on probation after serving time for theft. One of the conditions of his probation was that he could not leave the state without permission. However, he left the state without permission, violating the terms of his probation. A probation-violation warrant was issued for his arrest.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a probation-violation warrant is issued when a convict violates the terms of their probation, parole, or supervised release. In this case, John violated the condition of his probation by leaving the state without permission, which led to the issuance of a probation-violation warrant for his arrest.