Cite as: 22 CNCA § 967

The bench warrant must be substantially in the following form:

Cherokee Nation

To any Marshal, Sheriff, Constable or policeman in this Nation:

A B having been, on the …. day of …. A. D., 20 …., duly convicted in the …. District Court of the crime of (designating it generally), you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named A B and bring him before that Court for judgment, or if the Court has adjourned for the term, you are to deliver him into the custody of the Marshal or Sheriff of Cherokee Nation.

Given under my hand, with the seal of said Court affixed, this …. day of …. A. D., 20 ….

By order of the Court.

(Seal.) E. F., Clerk.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.