Arrest Warrant
US Federal Courts · Criminal
Verified current as of August 1, 2026
# Arrest Warrant (AO 442) An Arrest Warrant is a court order that authorizes federal law enforcement officers to arrest a specific person who is suspected of committing a federal crime. A federal judge or magistrate issues this form when there is probable cause to believe someone has broken a federal law.
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