Cite as: 22 CNCA § 172

A warrant of arrest is an order in writing, in the name of the Nation, signed by a Magistrate, commanding the arrest of the defendant, and may be substantially in the following form:

Cherokee Nation

To any marshal, sheriff, constable, marshal or policeman in this Nation:

Complaint upon oath having been this day made before me that the crime of (designating it) has been committed, and accusing C. D. thereof, you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named C. D. and bring him before me at (naming the place), or, in case of my absence or inability to act, before the nearest or most accessible Magistrate.

Dated at …. this …. day of …. 20 ….

E. F., Judge (or as the case may be.)

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.