Cite as: 22 CNCA § 171

When a complaint, verified by oath or affirmation, is laid before a Magistrate, of the commission of a public offense, he must, if satisfied therefrom that the offense complained of has been committed, and that there is reasonable ground to believe that the defendant has committed it, issue a warrant of arrest.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.