capias
Americannoun
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capiases
plural
noun
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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
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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.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
A capias warrant is issued when someone needs to be detained to ensure that they make a scheduled court appearance.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
Before being able to issue a capias warrant, a judge must have compelling evidence against the defendant and be absolutely certain that the warrant is being properly applied.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
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.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
Nimbus returned to the porch of Eliab's house where the preacher sat thoughtfully scanning the summons and capias.
From Bricks Without Straw by Albion Winegar Tourgée
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