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A magistrate is an officer having

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense. Pen. Code Cal. § 807.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.