Warrant

Of law and writ.

A writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts.

This concept's ID is @1~34882

Law

  • bench warrant 1 facts

    A warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to apprehend an offender and bring...

  • search warrant 0 facts

    A warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved...

  • death warrant 0 facts

    A warrant to execute the death sentence.

  • cachet 0 facts

    A warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed...

  • reprieve 0 facts

    A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death senten...

  • commutation 0 facts

    A warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one.

  • pardon 0 facts

    A warrant granting release from punishment for an offense.