TCA 40-6-207
Form of warrant
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute provides the official form and language for an arrest warrant, including the county name, the crime being charged, the defendant's name, and the magistrate's name, title, and signature.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
The warrant of arrest may be substantially as follows: State of Tennessee, County of ____________________. To any lawful officer of the state: Information on oath having been made to me that the offense of (designating or describing it) has been committed, and accusing C. D. thereof: You are, therefore, commanded, in the name of the state, forthwith to arrest C. D., and bring C. D. before me, or some other magistrate of the county, to answer the charge. E. F., Magistrate for ____________________ County.
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TCA Section40-6-207