capias

[ key-pee-uhs, kap-ee- ]

noun

, Law.

1. a writ commanding an officer to take a specified person into custody.

capias

/ ˈkeɪpɪˌæs; ˈkæp- /

noun

1. law (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff or other officer to arrest a named person

Word History and Origins

Origin of capias¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin: literally, you are to take, subjunctive 2nd person singular of capere

Word History and Origins

Origin of capias¹

C15: from Latin, literally: you must take, from capere

Example Sentences

One of the most common types of warrants is the capias warrant.

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A capias warrant is issued when someone needs to be detained to ensure that they make a scheduled court appearance.

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The capias warrant can also appear in other types of courts for various purposes, but the end result of any capias warrant is to bring the person back to court to answer for missing a scheduled court date.

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The word “capias” is Latin and translates in English to “for the taking of.”

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There are several situations where a capias warrant can be used by criminal or other types of courts.

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