Which statement about naming the judge on a warrant is correct?

• A. The judge's name must always appear.
• B. The judge's name is optional.
• C. The judge's office must be named either in the body or with the signature.
• D. Only the issuing magistrate's name is required.

Answer: (C)

When a warrant is issued, it’s essential to tie the document to the legitimate authority that approved it. The best way to do this is by naming the judge’s office, either in the body of the warrant or on the signature line. This creates a clear link to the court that issued the order and the person who authorized it, so reviewers can verify jurisdiction and authenticity. The exact name of the judge isn’t always necessary if the office or the signature makes the issuing authority unmistakable; what matters is that the authority can be identified and checked. This approach covers scenarios where the form can rely on the office or the signature to confirm who issued the warrant, rather than requiring the individual’s name in every case.