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writ of mainprise

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A quick definition of writ of mainprise:

A writ of mainprise is a legal document that allows a prisoner to be released from jail if someone promises to make sure they show up in court on a specific date and time. This person is called a mainpernor and they are responsible for the prisoner's appearance. The writ of mainprise is a way for the sheriff to release a prisoner while still ensuring that they will show up for their court date.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A writ of mainprise is a legal document that orders the release of a prisoner from jail, provided that a surety (mainpernor) takes responsibility for the prisoner's appearance in court on a specified date and time. The suretyship undertaking makes the surety responsible for the prisoner's appearance in court.

Examples:

  • John was arrested for theft and was granted a writ of mainprise. His friend, Tom, acted as his mainpernor and took responsibility for John's appearance in court.
  • Mary was arrested for a traffic violation and was granted a writ of mainprise. Her father, who was a lawyer, acted as her mainpernor and took responsibility for her appearance in court.

These examples illustrate how a writ of mainprise works. In both cases, the prisoners were released from jail on the surety of a mainpernor. The mainpernors took responsibility for the prisoners' appearance in court, ensuring that they would show up on the specified date and time.

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[] baddestbunny
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
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