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Most often, the term warrant refers to a specific type of authorization; a Writ issued by a competent officer, usually a Judge or Magistrate , which commands an otherwise illegal act that would violate Individual Rights and affords the person executing the writ protection from Damages if the act is performed. The Fourth Amendment To The United States Constitution prohibits search or arrest without a warrant, unless there is a reasonable doubt to Privacy . Warrants are typically issued by Courts and are directed to the Sheriff or a Police officer. The warrants issued by a court normally are Search Warrant s, Arrest Warrant s, and Execution Warrant s. A typical arrest warrant in the United States will take the approximate form of: "This Court orders the Sheriff to find the named person, wherever he may be found, and deliver said person to the custody of the Court." Warrants are also issued by other Government entities, particularly Legislature s, since most have the Power to compel the attendance of their members. This is called a Call Of The House . In the United Kingdom , senior public appointments are made by warrant under ''sign manual'', the personal Signature of the Monarch , on the recommendations of the government. EXTERNAL LINKS
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