Section 15-7-1 “Complaint” defined. A “complaint” is an allegation made before a proper judge or magistrate that a person has been guilty of a designated public offense. (Code 1852, §428; Code 1867, §3977; Code 1876, §4647; Code 1886, §4255; Code 1896, §5204; Code 1907, §7584; Code 1923, §5217; Code 1940, T. 15, §119.)
Section 15-7-2 Examination of complainant and witnesses; taking of depositions. (a) Upon a complaint being made to a judge or magistrate that an offense has, in the opinion of the complainant, been committed, the judge or magistrate must examine the complainant and such witnesses as he may propose on oath, take their depositions in writing […]
Section 15-7-3 Warrant of arrest – When issued. If the judge or magistrate is reasonably satisfied from such deposition that the offense complained of has been committed and that there is reasonable ground to believe that the defendant is guilty thereof, he must issue a warrant of arrest. (Code 1852, §431; Code 1867, §3980; Code […]
Section 15-7-4 Warrant of arrest – Defined; contents; form. (a) A “warrant of arrest” is an order in writing, issued and signed by a judge or magistrate, stating the substance of the complaint and directed to a proper officer, commanding him to arrest the defendant. (b) Such warrant must designate the name of the defendant, […]
