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.
An outstanding warrant for your arrest can be issued for a number of reasons. Criminal bench warrants are routinely issued for failure to appear in court to face criminal charges. A warrant for your arrest may also be signed by a judge if you are a suspect in a crime, and the police are searching for you.n outstanding warrant for your arrest can be issued for a number of reasons. Criminal bench warrants are routinely issued for failure to appear in court to face criminal charges. A warrant for your arrest may also be signed by a judge if you are a suspect in a crime, and the police are searching for you.