Section 125: Warrants.

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c. 43View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VII: Miscellaneous and Supplementary

A warrant of arrest issued by a justice of the peace shall remain in force until it is executed or withdrawn or it ceases to have effect in accordance with rules of court.

A warrant of arrest, warrant of commitment, warrant of detention, warrant of control or search warrant issued by a justice of the peace may be executed anywhere in England and Wales by any person to whom it is directed or by any constable acting within his police area.

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