text: my friend got arrested for bench warrants how long do they normally keep them for? he also has unauthorized use of a motorized vehicle, littering and possesion of a controlled substance. he never showed up for his court dates. what will happen is he will sit in jail until he can see a judge.... the judge will give him a long lecture about how everything he did was wrong, and that he should show up for his court appearances.... he will ask your friend if he has anything to say if he does the judge will listen...  he will set a court date. and decide if he gets bail or not.... depending on his record if he has been in and out of jail in the past... the judge may keep him in custody until his hearing... if they feel he is not a "flight risk" they will set bail at a high amount...  good luck