sec.37Issue of arrest warrant

### sec.37 Issue of arrest warrant The magistrate may issue an arrest warrant only if the magistrate is satisfied— the person has refused to attend before the ombudsman under an investigation requirement or a subpoena; and the warrant is necessary to ensure the person attends before the ombudsman. The warrant must state that a police officer may arrest the person named in the warrant and cause the person to attend before the ombudsman. For particular police powers relating to the arrest of a person, see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , sections 21 and 615 . Also, for what happens if the person can not be taken before the ombudsman on the day of the arrest, see section 395 of that Act. (sec.37-ssec.1) The magistrate may issue an arrest warrant only if the magistrate is satisfied— the person has refused to attend before the ombudsman under an investigation requirement or a subpoena; and the warrant is necessary to ensure the person attends before the ombudsman. (sec.37-ssec.2) The warrant must state that a police officer may arrest the person named in the warrant and cause the person to attend before the ombudsman. For particular police powers relating to the arrest of a person, see the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , sections 21 and 615 . Also, for what happens if the person can not be taken before the ombudsman on the day of the arrest, see section 395 of that Act. - (a) the person has refused to attend before the ombudsman under an investigation requirement or a subpoena; and - (b) the warrant is necessary to ensure the person attends before the ombudsman.