A(n)________ is a document for a person's detainment that is based on a showing of probable cause that the person committed a crime.
A)arrest warrant
B)possessory warrant
C)no-knock warrant
D)execution warrant

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An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate, typically after a law enforcement officer has submitted a sworn statement or affidavit demonstrating probable cause to believe that a particular person has committed a crime. The purpose of the warrant is to authorize law enforcement officers to arrest the person named in the warrant and bring them before a court of law to face charges.

A(n)________ Is a Document for a Person's Detainment That Is