5-07/060.20 - Warrant Abstracts

A warrant abstract is either:

• A carbon copy of an original warrant ("Abstract" in bold letters on its face);
• A JDIC message sent by the agency which holds the original warrant; or
• A JDIC message from CWS.

Warrant abstracts are authorized by Penal Code section 850, and shall contain the following information:

• Warrant type (felony, misdemeanor, civil, etc.);
• Defendant's name;
• Description of defendant;
• Address (if known);
• Warrant number;
• Charge(s);
• Issuing court or agency;
• Name of issuing magistrate;
• Amount of bail; and
• Any restrictions on service.

An arrest may be made on the authority of a warrant abstract as though the arresting officer holds the original warrant.