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Define: Warrant of arrest

The meaning of “Warrant of arrest” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Warrant of arrest defined in a legal contract?

  • Warrant of arrest means a legal document issued by a court against a person for an offence they've committed. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Warrant of arrest means a court order directing a peace officer to arrest a defendant and bring them before the court for arraignment based on a filed accusatory instrument that initiated a criminal action against the defendant. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Warrant of arrest means a written order requiring that a person or persons be arrested and promptly presented before a specified court or treated according to law. The order must be signed by the court clerk or issuing official, state the name of the accused, describe the charged offense, and can refer to the original or a duplicated complaint affixed to the warrant. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Warrant of arrest means a court order instructing a peace officer to arrest a defendant. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Warrant of arrest means a court document commanding the arrest of a person linked to a specific offence.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • If there are accusations of illegal activities against an individual.
  • In any dispute resolution involving allegations of crime.
  • During the proceedings of criminal investigations.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Warrant of arrest means a court order directing an officer to arrest and present a defendant before court for a filed charge.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • In situations where criminal charges are imminent.
  • For plea bargaining and settlement discussions.
  • During arraignment proceedings in court.

Relevant Sectors

  • Legal Sector
  • Public Safety Sector## Genie Definition 1
  • Informal Education means self-directed, lifelong learning from daily experiences and various resources, outside a formal curriculum.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Design of a lifelong learning program
  • Creation of an online learning platform
  • Licensing of educational content
  • Formation of an educational partnership

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Informal Education means organized activities providing education services separate from formal education systems.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Provision of after-school educational services
  • Development and marketing of an educational mobile app
  • Running of educational programs by non-profit organizations

Relevant Sectors

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Warrant of arrest means a court document commanding the arrest of a person linked to a specific offence

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