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Criminal Procedure Act 1986
238Persons who may execute arrest warrant
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#### 238 Persons who may execute arrest warrant
238 Persons who may execute arrest warrant
> > (1) A warrant to arrest a person must be directed to—
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> > > (a) a named police officer, or
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> > > (b) a person authorised by law to execute a warrant to arrest, or
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> > > (c) the senior police officer of the area where the court is located, or
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> > > (d) the senior police officer and all other police officers, or
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> > > (e) generally all police officers.
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> > (2) A warrant to arrest a person may be carried out by arresting the accused or witness at any place in New South Wales.
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> **s 238:** Ins 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[82\].