A warrant of arrest is a legal document issued by a court authorizing law enforcement officials to arrest a suspect. There are numerous synonyms that can be used for the term warrant of arrest, including arrest warrant, bench warrant, judicial warrant, and capias. An arrest warrant, also known as a warrant for arrest, is an official document issued by a judge or magistrate authorizing a police officer to arrest a suspect. A bench warrant is issued when a person fails to appear in court for their scheduled hearing. A judicial warrant is issued by a judge in response to a request by the police, while a capias is a warrant issued for the arrest of a person who has failed to appear in court after being charged with a crime.