Does an arrest warrant have validity all over the state?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only within the issuing county
• D. Only in the capital city

Answer: (A)

An arrest warrant is a court order that authorizes law enforcement to take a named person into custody. Once issued, it generally applies statewide, not just in the issuing county or in the capital city. This statewide reach lets officers anywhere in the state arrest the person and bring them before the court, helping prevent evasion and ensuring the process moves forward. The warrant would only be limited to a specific area if the issuing order itself stated such a restriction.