Warrant

Warrant may refer to a variety of legal or financial instruments. In a legal context, a warrant is typically a specific type of authorization, such as a warrant of arrest that allows for the arrest of an individual, or a search warrant that allows law enforcement to search a premises. In a financial context, a stock warrant gives the holder the right to purchase the underlying stock at a specific price, at a specific date.

Legal Warrants

A legal warrant is an official document issued by a government entity that allows law enforcement to perform a specific act. The two most common types of legal warrants are arrest warrants and search warrants.

Arrest Warrant

An arrest warrant is a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual. Arrest warrants are typically issued when there is probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.

Search Warrant

A search warrant is a court order that a magistrate, judge or Supreme Court official issues to authorize law enforcement officers to conduct a search of a person, location, or vehicle for evidence of a crime and to confiscate any evidence they find.

Financial Warrants

A financial warrant is a financial derivative that gives the holder the right to buy or sell a security, most commonly an equity, at a certain price before expiration.

Stock Warrant

A stock warrant is a type of financial warrant which gives the holder the right to purchase the company's stock at a specific price during a specific period of time. Stock warrants are often included in new debt issues as a sweetener to entice investors.

See Also

• Warrant (law)
• Warrant (finance)