What is a capias?

What is a capias?

• A. A writ to seize property.
• B. A notice of publication.
• C. An arrest writ or order requiring law enforcement to take a person into custody for failure to appear or comply.
• D. A request for documents.

Answer: (C)

A capias is an arrest writ or order directing law enforcement to take a person into custody because they failed to appear in court or failed to comply with a court order. It exists to bring someone before the court or compel them to follow a subpoena or other order, rather than to seize property, publish notice, or request documents.

A capias is an arrest writ or order directing law enforcement to take a person into custody because they failed to appear in court or failed to comply with a court order. It exists to bring someone before the court or compel them to follow a subpoena or other order, rather than to seize property, publish notice, or request documents.