TCA 40-6-216
Copies of warrants
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
When arrest warrants are issued, copies must be provided to the defendant and maintained in court records.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
(a) A criminal defendant or such defendant’s attorney shall have the right to request and receive at a reasonable time a copy of any warrant or summons issued pursuant to this part that is served upon the defendant. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) Any agency, department or employee or agent of an agency or department who knowingly refuses to provide a copy of the warrant of arrest or summons to a defendant or the defendant’s attorney within a reasonable time upon being requested to do so may be in contempt of the court issuing the warrant or summons. In addition to the punishment for contempt, the agency or department shall be required to pay all attorney fees and court costs reasonably incurred by the defendant or the defendant’s attorney in obtaining a copy of the warrant or summons.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-6-216