A warrant of arrest is an order issued by a magistrate and bearing the seal of the court; directed to police officers or any other person; and commanding to arrest the person named in it who is accused of having committed an offense named in it.
Legislation:
- Section 42 of the Magistrates court act
- Section 58 of the Magistrates court act
- Section 56 of the Magistrates court act
- Section 2 of the Criminal procedure code act