When a warrant is issued, which additional information is required on the docket besides the issuance date?

• A. Defendant's address
• B. Return date
• C. Offense type
• D. Court seal

Answer: (B)

Docket entries for warrants include key dates to manage the enforcement action. The return date is the essential additional piece because it sets a deadline for when the warrant should be executed and the results brought back to the court. This helps the clerk and the court track progress, determine when to take further action, and avoid delays or indefinite validity.

The other items aren’t typically required as docket data for a issued warrant: the defendant’s address is not necessary on the docket itself, the type of offense is usually documented elsewhere in the case records, and the court seal is a physical mark rather than information that the docket records must contain.