In one state the documents may be called a health care power of attorney, in another state it may be called something else, such as an advance health care directive, medical power of attorney, etc. Sometimes a living will form contains the option of appointing a health care representative.
by FreeAdvice staff. A bench warrant is an arrest warrant that is ordered by a judge against the defendant in a criminal case or a similar proceeding such as for a traffic ticket. A bench warrant is typically issued in the case of a failure to appear for trial, sometimes abbreviated âFTA.â The âbenchâ is the traditional term for the judge's seat.
What Does It Mean If a Bench or Arrest Warrant is âRecalledâ? A bench or arrest warrant is really an order from a court to a law enforcement agency. It means, in essence: âGo get this person and bring them to me.â Most warrants are a product of a problem in a case, such as a missed court date, or failed drug test.