capias

American  

[key-pee-uhs, kap-ee-] / ˈkeɪ pi əs, ˈkæp i- /

noun

Law.

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

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capias British  

/ ˈkeɪpɪˌæs, ˈkæp- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of capias

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

Example Sentences

If that restitution is not paid, then a capias pro fine warrant is issued for the person who was supposed to make the payment.

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If the defendant does not show up, then the bond is revoked and the courts will issue a capias warrant for the defendant’s arrest.

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In various capacities, capias warrants can also be used in family and civil courts to bring in people who were supposed to make a scheduled court date.

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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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"What!" exclaimed Bagsley, "have they also lodged a capias against him!"

From The Frontiersmen by Aimard, Gustave