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ca. resp
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A quick definition of ca. resp:
A capias is a type of legal document that orders a law enforcement officer to take a named defendant into custody. It is often used when someone fails to appear in court or has not paid child support. There are different types of capias, such as capias ad respondendum, which commands the sheriff to take the defendant into custody to ensure they appear in court. Another type is capias ad satisfaciendum, which orders the sheriff to imprison the defendant until a judgment is satisfied.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: CA. RESP is an abbreviation for "capias ad respondendum," which is a type of writ that commands a sheriff to take a defendant into custody to ensure that they will appear in court.
For example, if someone fails to show up for their court date, a capias ad respondendum may be issued to have them arrested and brought to court.
This type of writ is often used in cases where a defendant is avoiding their legal obligations, such as failing to pay child support or failing to appear in court.