Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024
Section 239-3-2 - CONTENTS OF WARRANTA. IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION. It shall be the responsibility of the officer requesting the issuance of an arrest warrant to provide the issuing court with as much identification information about the individual as is reasonably available. This information shall include, if available: (i) The individual's name, date of birth, last known address, approximate height and weight, and color of eyes and hair;(ii) The name of the investigative law enforcement department primarily responsible for the case;(iii) A photograph of the individual which shall be attached to the attested copy of the warrant;(iv) Any distinguishing physical characteristics, such as scars or tattoos, that will aid in the identification of the individual and the execution of the warrant;(v) The last known whereabouts of the individual and the location where the individual is presently believed to be.B. UPDATING INFORMATION - CONTINUING DUTY. Subsequent to the issuance of an arrest warrant, any law enforcement agency having information concerning the subject of an arrest warrant, shall have a continuing duty to provide such information to the designated warrant repository for the purpose of updating the identification information concerning the individual and his/her likely whereabouts.C. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The designated warrant repository may, at any time, request the law enforcement agency which originated the warrant request to provide updated identification information regarding the subject of an arrest warrant, and the originating law enforcement agency shall provide such updated information as is available to it.26- 239 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 2