Code of Criminal Procedure · Art. 15.06

Warrants

Warrants is covered under Art. 15.06 and tested on the TCOLE peace officer licensing exam.

To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Statewide jurisdiction; May be executed by any peace officer of Texas.

Elements you must prove

  • Statewide jurisdiction
  • May be executed by any peace officer of Texas

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Where in Texas may an arrest warrant be executed?

  1. Only in the county where issued
  2. Anywhere in the state, by any peace officer of the State Correct
  3. Only in adjacent counties
  4. Only at the suspect's home
Why: Art. 15.06: an arrest warrant issued by a magistrate of any county in Texas extends to any part of the state and may be executed by any peace officer of the State.
Statute: Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.06