Arrest warrant
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000567
A legal document issued by a judge or magistrate authorizing law enforcement officers to take a specific person into custody. This warrant is based on a finding of probable cause that the individual has committed a crime. It specifies the person to be arrested and the charges against them.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000567 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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