Art 15.03 Magistrate May Issue Warrant or Summons

Question 1

A _______ may be issued in any case where a ____ may be issued, and shall be in the same form as the warrant except that is shall summon the defendant to appear before a magistrate as a _____ .

Answer 1

Summon/Warrant

State Time and Place

Question 2

The summon shall be served upon a defendant by______ or by ________ or usual place of abode with some _______ and discretion then residing therein or by _________

Answer 2

Delivery a copy to him personally
Leaving it at his dwelling house
Person of suitable age
Mailing it to the defendant last known address

Question 3

If the defendant fails to appear in response to the ______ a _____ shall be issued.

Answer 3

Summons

Warrant

Question 4

A person may appear before the magistrate in person or the person’s image may be presented to the magistrate through an _________.

Answer 4

Electronic Broadcast System

Question 5

A recording of the _______ between the person and the magistrate must be made if the defendant is charged with the offense, the recording must be preserved until

1. _________
2. _________

Answer 5

Communication

1. The defendant is acquitted of the offense or
2. All appeals relating to the offense have been exhausted

Question 6

A two way electronic communication of image and sound between a person and magistrate and includes secure Internet videoconferencing.

Answer 6

Electronic Broadcast System