re-arrest
Seize once more
Re-arrest is to arrest someone again, typically after they were released or escaped from custody.
A suspect might be re-arrested on new charges, after bail violation, or following a failed appeal: He was re-arrested within hours of his release.
The noun refers to this subsequent arrest.
Hold in custody
take into custody · apprehend · handcuff · remand · retake · recapture · secure · book
Commit crime again
- relapseReturn to former illness
- recidivistHabitual criminal returner
- habitual offenderPersistent lawbreaker
- repeat offenderPerson repeatedly convicted
chronic · cycle · reincarceration · reconviction · backslide · parole violation · probation violation · reentry
Judicial command for arrest
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- hearingPerceiving sound waves
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
court · jurisdiction · docket · charge · complaint · felony · misdemeanor · due process
detain
Hold in custody
take into custody · nab · apprehend · handcuff · remand · retake · recapture · secure · book · process
reoffend
Commit crime again
- relapseReturn to former illness
- recidivistHabitual criminal returner
- habitual offenderPersistent lawbreaker
repeat offender · chronic · cycle · reincarceration · reconviction · backslide · parole violation · probation violation · reentry · hardened
bench warrant
Judicial command for arrest
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- hearingPerceiving sound waves
indictment · court · jurisdiction · docket · charge · complaint · felony · misdemeanor · due process · plea