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