CA Penal Code Section 814


A warrant of arrest issued under Section 813 may be in substantially the following form: County of ____ The people of the State of California to any peace officer of said State: Complaint on oath having this day been laid before me that the crime of ____ (designating it generally) has been committed and accusing ____ (naming defendant) thereof, you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named defendant and bring him or her before me at ____ (naming the place), or in case of my absence or inability to act, before the nearest or most accessible magistrate in this county. Dated at (place) this day of , 20__. (Signature and full official title of magistrate.)
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 814’s source at ca​.gov