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writ of capias ad respondendum

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A quick definition of writ of capias ad respondendum:

A writ of capias ad respondendum is a legal document that orders a law enforcement officer to take a named defendant into custody. This writ is often issued when a person fails to appear in court or has not paid child support. It is a way to ensure that the defendant will appear in court and face the charges against them. Other types of capias writs include capias ad audiendum judicium, capias ad computandum, capias ad faciendum, capias ad satisfaciendum, capias extendi facias, capias in withernam, and capias pro fine.

A more thorough explanation:

A writ of capias ad respondendum is a legal order that requires a law enforcement officer to take a named defendant into custody. This writ is often issued when a defendant fails to appear in court or when an obligor has failed to pay child support.

For example, if a person is summoned to appear in court but fails to show up, a judge may issue a writ of capias ad respondendum to ensure that the person is brought to court to face the charges against them.

Another example is when a person is ordered to pay child support but fails to do so. In this case, a writ of capias ad respondendum may be issued to have the person arrested and brought to court to explain why they have not paid the required support.

Overall, a writ of capias ad respondendum is a legal tool used to ensure that defendants appear in court and fulfill their legal obligations.

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