- John Doe warrant
- A warrant for the arrest of a person designated as John Doe or by some other fictitious name because his real name is unknown. 5 Am J2d Arr § 9.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
John Doe warrant
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