E-Warrants 101: What Every Officer and Judge Should Understand

The judiciary is the backbone of every country, upholding its values, morals, and of course the constitution. Although the deep-rooted values of law and order keep it firm as a cornerstone of society, at times, it becomes necessary to think beyond the conventional and adopt the latest technologies that improve the efficiency and outreach of the criminal justice system. One of these latest techs includes electronic warrants . In judiciary and law enforcement, you might have heard that “E-warrants are the future.” But, in case you are wondering why, and how to use them correctly, here’s a simple breakdown of the facts without any legalese or jargon. What is an E-Warrant? At its core, an e-warrant is just a warrant (like an arrest or search warrant) issued and approved electronically instead of on paper. It has the same legal standards and constitutional differences, but the only difference is instead of printing it out and hand-signing it, the whole process happens di...