To whom is a warrant directed?

• A. To the proper officer.
• B. To the arresting officer's supervisor.
• C. To the judge directly.
• D. To the district attorney.

Answer: (A)

A warrant is a written command issued by a judge that must be directed to the person who has the authority to carry it out—the proper officer. This means a police officer or other designated law enforcement official who will execute the arrest or search. The judge issues the warrant, but the instruction is given to the officer who will perform the action. The supervisor and the district attorney are not the recipients of the command, and the judge does not execute it themselves.