I've never actually heard that expression used, but the way it's worded - it probably means that the judge is 'considering' the idea of issuing a bench warrant if certain things don't happen.
A return to a bench warrant is an answer to the Court, whereby the warrant has been served or for some reason has become impossible to serve, as in the case of death.
I think it's just like a normal "warrant" except issued by the courts not the law. Most likely issued for none payment of tickets....Missed a court date.....haven't made a payment for child...
A bench warrant is a warrant that is issued directly by a judge. It is usually only enforced when Law Enforcement comes into contact with the named party in the warrant. Occassionally, the issuing...