Arrest Warrants

Question 1

What are the different types of arrest warrants?

Answer 1

• warrant in the first instance
• warrant of committal
• bench warrants
• surety warrants
• Material witness warrants
• immigration warrants
• family responsibility arrest warrants
• civil warrants
• medical orders

Question 2

A warrant may be executed.

Answer 2

• at any time, unless otherwise indicated in the warrant.
• by one or more officers to whom it is directed within the territorial jurisdiction or, if in fresh pursuit, anywhere in canada.
• in another jurisdiction, provided it is endorsed by a justice having authority to authorize execution of the warrant in the jurisdiction

Question 3

How long do you have to file a Return to Justice when you have seized property after the execution of an arrest warrant?

Answer 3

• within 7 days (pg 41)

Question 4

A remand warrant allows the person to be held for up to ___ days until travel arrangements can be made.

Answer 4

• 6 (pg 45)