Motion for Show Cause Summons or Capias
Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia
This form is a request to the court asking for a summons or a writ of attachment (capias) against a respondent. It is used to ask the court to take action regarding violations of court orders, failure to pay support, or other legal issues.
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This form is used when a party believes the respondent has violated a court order or failed to meet a legal requirement, and they are asking the judge to take official action.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a motion asking the court to issue a summons or a writ of attachment against a respondent. It is used to ask the court to take action because of alleged violations of court orders or failure to pay support.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form has sections for both the party making the request and the party who is supposed to be served with the request.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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