What is a clerk required to do after warrants have been executed?

• A. Keep a copy of warrants/ affidavits on file for public viewing.
• B. Return the warrants to the sheriff.
• C. Destroy the warrants immediately.
• D. File the warrants with the clerk's personal file.

Answer: (B)

After warrants have been executed, the official procedure is to return the original warrants and the supporting affidavit to the sheriff. This keeps the documents in the proper custody and lets the issuing authority update the court record to show that the warrant was carried out. Returning them to the sheriff preserves the chain of custody and ensures the case file remains accurate and complete.

Keeping a copy for public viewing would reveal sensitive information and isn’t the standard practice; destroying the warrants would erase a permanent record required for accountability; placing them in a personal file would misplace official records and violate proper filing procedures.