Legal Definitions - violation warrant

A violation warrant is a type of warrant issued for the arrest of a convict who has violated the terms of probation, parole, or supervised release. It is also known as a probation-violation warrant.

For example, if a person is released from prison on probation and is required to meet certain conditions, such as attending counseling or staying away from certain people, but fails to do so, a violation warrant may be issued for their arrest.

The violation warrant is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest the person and bring them before a judge to face the consequences of their violation.