Judicial Warrant


Definition
A directive issued by a judge or magistrate under the authority of Article III of the United States Constitution or Article IV of the Washington Constitution or otherwise authorized under the Revised Code of Washington. A "court order" includes, but is not limited to, judicially authorized warrants and judicially enforced subpoenas. Such orders, warrants, and subpoenas do not include civil immigration warrants, or other administrative orders, warrants or subpoenas that are not signed or enforced by a judge or magistrate as defined in this section.

Related Terms
Court Order

Source Information
SS 18.0  Immigration Rights and Non-Discrimination Policy

SS 18.01pr  Immigration Rights and Non-Discrimination Procedures - 



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