§22-172. Form of warrant.
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A warrant of arrest is an order in writing, in the name of the state, signed by a magistrate, commanding the arrest of the defendant, and may be substantially in the following form: County of ______________ The State of Oklahoma
To any sheriff, constable, marshal or policeman in this state (or in the county of ______________ as the case may be):
Complaint upon oath having been this day made before me that the crime of (designating it) has been committed, and accusing C. D. thereof, you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named C. D. and bring him 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 ________________ this ______ day of _________ 191__. E. F., Justice of the Peace (or as the case may be). R.L.1910, § 5629. R.L.1910, § 5629.