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Respond to Non-Appearance

Reduce Unnecessary Orders for Arrest through a Non-Appearance Bench Card

When people miss court, the traditional response is to have them arrested. That may be appropriate in some situations, but doing so in all cases can result in unnecessary incarceration and strain limited court and law enforcement resources. A non-appearance bench card can help judicial officials decide how to handle the missed appearance. Learn more below.

Tutorial: Using the Sample Non-Appearance Bench Card
Video
Sample Non-Appearance Bench Card
Template
How to Adapt the Toolbox’s Sample Non-Appearance Bench Card
Tip Sheet
Incorporating Bench Cards into North Carolina Bail Policies
Model Policy
Non-Appearance Bench Card: Implementation Guide
Implementation Plan/Guide
Stakeholder Recommendation: Amend the North Carolina Bond Doubling Statute
Policy Options