arrest warrant

A warrant, issued only on probable cause, directing a law-enforcement officer to arrest and bring a person to court.

— Also termed warrant of arrest. [Cases: Criminal Law 215–220. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 334–335, 337–338.]

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