Section 212. Duplicate and Alias Warrants of Arrest

A. Duplicates. When a warrant of arrest has been issued and it appears necessary or desirable to issue duplicates for execution, the issuing authority may issue any number of duplicates. Each duplicate shall have the same force and effect as the original. Costs may be assessed only for one such warrant and only one service fee may be charged.

B. Alias. After service and execution of an original or duplicate warrant, an alias warrant may be issued if the purpose for which the original or duplicate has been issued has not been accomplished.

Official Note

Rule 212 adopted April 1, 2005, effective October 1, 2005.

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final Report explaining the provisions of Rule 212 published with the Court’s Order at 35 Pa.B. 2214 (April 16, 2005).