FORM 18 (Section 704)
Warrant To Arrest an Absconding Witness
Canada,
Province of ,
(territorial division).
To the peace officers in the (territorial division):
Whereas A.B., of , has been charged that (state offence as in the information);
And whereas I am (or if the signatory is not the justice, the justice is) satisfied by information in writing and under oath that C.D., of , in this warrant called the witness, is bound by recognizance to give evidence on the trial of the accused on the charge, and that the witness (has absconded or is about to abscond);
This is therefore to command you, in Her Majesty’s name, to arrest the witness and bring him forthwith before (the court, judge, justice or provincial court judge before whom the witness is bound to appear) to be dealt with in accordance with section 706 of the Criminal Code.
Dated (date) , at (place).
(Signature of justice or clerk of the court)