What does warrant overpaid benefits employment security mean?

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If someone went to court and the court gave judgement against them does this mean they refused to pay money back that was not theirs? Does the warrant means jail?

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I don't quite understand what you are asking. There are many types of judgments, money judgments, criminal judgments, etc. A warrant normally means that there is a warrant for someone's arrest. If that person presents himself to court, he may (or may not) avoid jail and typically a warrant doesn't have much to do with a money judgment, unless someone failed to appear for court. Need more information.
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Warrant means many things. You may warrant (deserve) a raise. A warrant may be issued for your arrest. L&I issues warrants, which are checks for travel, for example. In Washington, the Employment Security Department is the state agency that pays unemployment benefits.
Yes, if a civil court enters a judgment, it is enforceable, even if the defendant does not believe they owed the money. You cannot be jailed for failing to pay a civil judgment, in most cases.
I suggest that you schedule a free half-hour consultation with an attorney and bring whatever paperwork you have, so the attorney can help you understand what those words mean in context.
Good luck to you.
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Often the Employment Security Department will issue a warrant for overpaid benefits. It is essentially a civil judgment allowing the department to take further collection action against you, including garnishment and liens, if necessary. I suggest consulting with an employment attorney in your area.

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