VIC Warrant

[Dantheman]

Hi. Why are arrest warrants issued in any state in Australia jurisdictional? And only federal warrants are nationwide?

 

[Tim W]

In short and simple, all arrest warrants are enforceable in all states and territories.
To have it otherwise would tend to frustrate the administration of justice.

 

[Dantheman]

Court warrants can be executed within the state. I read that on the summary procedure act 1921 (sa). Part (3) 20(2) and (4). Queensland and Victoria is the same. So hence I ask while the state arrest warrants are jurisdictional and federal warrants are nationwide. Thanks heaps

 

[Dantheman]

see Criminal Procedure Act 1921 (SA) ss 20(3) and 20(4)]

 

[Tim W]

see Criminal Procedure Act 1921 (SA) ss 20(3) and 20(4)]

You can certainly be arrested on an "interstate warrant".
Consider s82 Service and Execution of Process Act 1992 (Cth))