When a warrant is issued, which dates must be noted on the docket?

• A. Issuance date only
• B. Both issuance and return
• C. Return date only
• D. Neither

Answer: (B)

Recording the warrant’s timeline requires noting both when it was issued and when it was returned. The issuance date marks when the warrant becomes active and sets the starting point for any time limits or procedures tied to the warrant. The return date documents when the warrant was executed (or returned to the court), confirming service and closing the action on the docket. If only one date were captured, the record would lack either the starting point or the completion date, making it hard to verify compliance or calculate deadlines. Recording both dates provides a complete, auditable trail and helps everyone involved see exactly when the warrant was issued and when it was dealt with. Therefore, both the issuance and the return dates must be noted on the docket.