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Capias
A writ issued by a court commanding the arrest of a person accused of an offense.
Requisites of Capias
Necessary elements that must be included in a capias such as the state's name, accused person's details, offense description, court information, and official date.
Felony
A serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Summons
A legal document issued to notify a defendant to appear in court.
Bail
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often involving a monetary condition.
Peace Officer
A public officer with the authority to make arrests and enforce the law.
Arrest
The act of detaining someone by legal authority.
Jurisdiction
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
Indictment
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
Defendant
An individual accused of a crime in a court of law.
Misdemeanor
A minor wrongdoing, usually punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year.
Retention of Capias
Continued holding of a capias after the specified time for execution.
Execution of Capias
The act of carrying out the orders of the capias by making the arrest.
Forfeiture of Bail
When bail is declared lost due to the defendant failing to comply with the conditions.
Return of Capias
The process of reporting back to the court regarding the execution status of the capias.
Judicial Authority
The power of a court or judge to make legal decisions and administer justice.
Electronic Form Capias
A capias that can be issued in an electronic format for non-appearance or court order violation.
Criminal Appeals
Legal processes wherein cases are reviewed and evaluated based on the law's application.
Notices to Appear
Communications directed to individuals requiring them to attend court.
Sheriff
An elected officer in a county whose primary duty is to enforce the law and manage the jail.
Peace Officer's Authority
The legal capacity of a peace officer to apprehend suspects and enforce laws.
Court's Minutes
Official written records of the proceedings and decisions made in a courtroom.
Surrender
The act of giving up someone to authorities, often in relation to bail.
Local Warrant System
A system established in counties for tracking and managing warrants and capiases.
Suitable Age and Discretion
The requirement for an individual delivering legal documents to possess maturity and sound judgment.
Officially Attested
The authentication of a document by a recognized authority.
Witness Coercion
The act of attempting to force or manipulate a witness into providing false testimony.
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