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Wyoming Statutes Title 19. Defense Forces and Affairs § 19-12-103. Warrant of arrest; issuance; contents; service

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A warrant of arrest for the purposes of securing the presence of accused at any court-martial proceeding or in execution of a sentence of confinement may be issued by a special or general court-martial convening authority.

(b) The warrant issued under this article shall:

(i) Be in writing and in the name of the state of Wyoming;

(ii) State the date and county of issuance, including the court in which documents are to be filed;

(iii) State the name and rank of the person to be arrested;

(iv) State the offense charged against the person to be arrested;

(v) Command that the person against whom the complaint was made be arrested, conducted to a designated civil or military facility under the control of the state or federal government, placed into custody as directed and booked; and

(vi) Be signed by an authorized officer of the military department.

(c) The warrant shall specify the amount of bail and the nature of any bond.

(d) The warrant shall be directed to all peace officers in the state and provost marshal of the armed forces of the state or the federal government. Such officers shall have the power and authority to conduct the arrested person to the designated facility without regard to territorial jurisdiction.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 19. Defense Forces and Affairs § 19-12-103. Warrant of arrest; issuance; contents; service - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-19-defense-forces-and-affairs/wy-st-sect-19-12-103/

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