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Form AO443 Warrant for the Arrest of a Witness or Material Witness in a Pending Criminal Case
What Is Form AO443?
This is a legal form that was released by the United States District Court on November 1, 2011 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form AO443?A: Form AO443 is a warrant for the arrest of a witness or material witness in a pending criminal case.
Q: What is the purpose of Form AO443?A: The purpose of Form AO443 is to authorize the arrest of a witness or material witness in a pending criminal case.
Q: Who can issue a Form AO443?A: Only a federal magistrate judge can issue a Form AO443.
Q: When is a Form AO443 issued?A: A Form AO443 is issued when a witness or material witness refuses to appear in court or cooperate with authorities.
Q: What happens after a Form AO443 is issued?A: After a Form AO443 is issued, law enforcement can arrest the witness or material witness and bring them before the court.
Q: Can a person be arrested if they are a witness in a pending criminal case?A: Yes, if a person is a witness in a pending criminal case and refuses to appear or cooperate, they can be arrested using a Form AO443.
Q: Is Form AO443 specific to the United States or Canada?A: Form AO443 is specific to the United States.
Q: Can a Form AO443 be issued for a material witness?A: Yes, a Form AO443 can be issued for both witnesses and material witnesses in a pending criminal case.
Q: Is there a specific process for executing a Form AO443?A: Yes, law enforcement must follow the appropriate legal procedures when executing a Form AO443.
Q: Can a witness be held in custody indefinitely after being arrested using a Form AO443?A: No, a witness can only be held in custody for a reasonable period of time before their appearance in court.
Form Details:
- Released on November 1, 2011;
- The latest available edition released by the United States District Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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