Types of Warrants Issued in the United States
Types of Warrants Issued in the United States

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Warrants are orders issued by a designated authority, like a magistrate or judge, to take action against unlawful acts. These unlawful acts violate individual rights, and this written document is used to take action against the offenders.

Types of warrants

The warrants are classified well and are issued based on the offense category. Here is a gist of warrants that are issued in the United States.

Arrest warrants

Arrest warrants are warrants issued for detaining an offender or the authority to search their property. It is issued by a designated authority like a magistrate or judge with details of the crime. The arrest warrant details should include the cause of arrest with proof or evidence of the crime committed.

Search warrants

A search warrant is a written document that allows the police officer in charge to search a place mainly for evidence. These searches can be conducted without the owner's or occupants' consent. Searching is restricted generally to the permits of the Fourth Amendment act. In recent times, search warrants, including blood search warrants, can be electronically issued by the authorities.

Bench warrant

Bench warrants are issued by a bench of authorities like a court which includes summoning for contempt. The warrant is issued to produce or arrest the offender at court. This warrant includes offenses like not appearing in the hearing, defaulting the payment, and issues related to child support.

Other warrants that are issued include Civil Capias warrant, Fugitive warrant, and Governor's warrant.

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Types of Warrants Issued in the United StatesTypes of Warrants Issued in the United States

Types of Warrants Issued in the United States
Types of Warrants Issued in the United States