Order for Capias
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This form is an order signed by a judge that directs an arrest warrant (capias) to be issued for a Respondent who failed to show up for a hearing. It states that the Respondent was properly notified about the hearing.
The court describes it as: The judge signs this order for Respondent’s arrest if they were served with legal notice of hearing but did not appear.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used after a hearing where a person (Movant) asks the judge for an arrest warrant because the Respondent did not appear at the scheduled court date.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who signs this form?
- The judge presiding over the court signs this order.
- What does this form do?
- It orders the court clerk to issue a writ of capias, which is a command for a sheriff or peace officer to arrest the Respondent.
- Is a bond mentioned?
- The order states that the Respondent can be allowed to post a cash bond of $250.00.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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