Opinion No.

Honorable James McGrath Criminal District Attorney Jefferson County Beaumont, Texas 77704

Re: Validity of arrest based on teletyped warrant.

Dear Mr. Smith:

You ask whether local law enforcement officers may arrest someone under the authority of an arrest warrant teletyped from another law enforcement agency. Article 15.26 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides as follows with respect to arrest under warrant:

The officer need not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, provided the warrant was issued under the provisions of this Code, but upon request he shall show the…