The warrant must be directed to any peace officer in the state; give the name of the defendant, if known to the magistrate; if unknown, may designate "name unknown"; and must state by name or general description an offense which authorizes a warrant to issue, the date of issuing it, the county or city where issued, and be signed by the magistrate with the magistrate's name of office.
[C51, § 2828, 2829; R60, § 4535, 4536; C73, § 4187, 4188; C97, § 5184; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 13462; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, § 754.5; C79, 81, § 804.2]
See Form 2, Appendix of forms, R.Cr.P. 31
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