Process of criminal division; fees

§ 16–703. Process of criminal division; fees (a) The criminal division of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions may issue process for the arrest of persons against whom an information is filed or complaint under oath is made. (b) Process shall: (1) be under the seal of the court; (2) bear teste in the name of a judge of the court; and (3) be signed by the clerk. (c) In cases arising out of violations of any of the ordinances or laws of the District, process shall be directed to the Chief of Police, who shall execute the process and make return thereof in like manner as in other cases. (d) In criminal cases cognizable in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia the process issued by the Court of General Sessions shall be directed to the United States marshal, except in cases of emergency, when it may be directed to the Chief of Police. (e) For services pursuant to subsection (d) of this section the marshal shall receive the fees prescribed by section 15–709 (b)(2).