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CPL 120.50 · Article 120. Warrant of Arrest

Warrant of arrest; to what police officers addressed

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§ 120.50 Warrant of arrest; to what police officers addressed.

A warrant of arrest may be addressed to any police officer or classification of police officers whose geographical area of employment embraces either the place where the offense charged was allegedly committed or the locality of the court by which the warrant is issued.

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Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CPL120.50
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