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A temporary felony want record must be specifically identified as such. Warrant must be obtained as soon as possible and the temporary warrent must be canceled or cleared. A temporary felony want record will be automatically retired after __________

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A temporary felony warrant record requires the police to obtain an official warrant as soon as possible and must be followed by either obtaining a formal warrant or canceling the temporary one. Probable cause is needed for arrests without a warrant in the case of both felonies (where no immediate arrest warrant is available) and misdemeanors (witnessed by police).

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In situations involving a temporary felony want record, the subject of the want must be specifically identified, and an official warrant must be sought as soon as possible. A temporary warrant is issued based on the urgent need to apprehend or detain a suspect; however, it has a limited duration. The requirements for a warrant include the necessity of probable cause, which must be established to legitimately detain or arrest someone.

For a felony crime, most states allow the police to make an arrest without a warrant if there is probable cause. For minor crimes or misdemeanors, the police can arrest individuals without a warrant if they have personally witnessed the crime. Yet, in every case, after the temporary warrant is issued, it should be followed up with a formal warrant or the temporary one must be canceled or cleared, ensuring no unwarranted legal actions persist.

The exact time frame for the automatic retirement of a temporary felony record can vary by jurisdiction, but it's typically defined by local laws and police department policies.

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