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How Police Respond When a Defendant Disappears in Mallorca

If a defendant disappears in Mallorca, the court can issue an arrest warrant and police may start searching immediately.

Published: April 22, 2026
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How do police searches work when a defendant goes missing in Mallorca?

When someone fails to appear in court, the court can issue an arrest warrant and the national police can start a search immediately. In Mallorca, that usually means checking likely addresses, contacts and movement patterns as quickly as possible.

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