What does it indicate when you run a warrant and receive a hit?

When a warrant is run and a hit is received, it indicates that there is an active warrant associated with the person in question. This means law enforcement has defined legal grounds to apprehend the individual due to a specific allegation or charge, such as failure to appear in court or committing a crime. An active warrant signifies that the legal process has already moved forward, and the individual in question is officially recognized as having a legal obligation to respond to that warrant.

The other options may represent various legal situations, but they do not pertain directly to the immediate implications of receiving a hit on a warrant. Outstanding tickets could result in a warrant being issued, but they are not the same as having an active warrant. Being a suspect or under investigation pertains to a broader legal context that does not specifically confirm the existence of a warrant but rather indicates that someone may have been identified in connection to a crime or inquiry. In contrast, a hit on a warrant directly refers to the presence of a legal order for the person's arrest.