Section 40-6-201 - "Warrant of arrest" defined

A warrant of arrest is an order, in writing, stating the substance of the complaint, directed to a proper officer, signed by a magistrate, and commanding the arrest of the defendant.Code 1858, § 5023; Shan., § 6982; Code 1932, § 11521; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-706.