Washington Order Quashing Bench Warrant And Setting New Court Date is an order issued by a court in Washington that sets aside a bench warrant and sets a new court date. A bench warrant is an arrest warrant issued by a judge when a person fails to appear in court as required. The order quashes (nullifies) the bench warrant and replaces it with a new court date. This order is typically issued when a defendant has a valid excuse for not appearing in court at the originally scheduled date, such as illness or travel. There are two types of Washington Order Quashing Bench Warrant And Setting New Court Date: one that includes a payment of a fine or a bond, and one that does not.