50517, RE: And correct me if I'm wrong but...
Posted by DurNominator on Wed 31-Dec-69 07:00 PM
>Doesn't a Magistrate have to be on Duty when a crime happens >to make you wanted? > >I.E. No out doing something only to run into town to make you >wanted?
No, but the crime does have to take place within his juristiction and he should have enough evidence for the verdict. In practice, the lack of evidence often leads to magistrates not warranting you when they are out of town.
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