TCA 40-6-208
Contents of warrant
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
The arrest warrant must include the defendant's name (or if unknown, any name describing them), the offense either by its name or clearly described, the county where it was issued, and the magistrate's name and initials. The warrant must also include a copy of the original complaint statement.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
(a) The warrant should specify the name of the defendant, but if it is unknown to the magistrate, the defendant may be designated in the warrant by any name. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) It should also state the offense either by name, or so that it can be clearly inferred. (c) It should also show, in some part, the county in which issued, the name and initials of the magistrate in office. (d) The warrant shall include a copy of the affidavit of complaint.
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TCA Section40-6-208