Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

capius

what is a capius warrant


Asked on 9/18/08, 4:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joseph Brown The Brown Law Firm

Re: capius

A capias is simply a warrant for arrest issued by the Judge. Typically a capias is issued when one fails to appear for a hearing...

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Answered on 9/18/08, 4:28 pm
Joseph Vredevelt Best Vredevelt & Associates

Re: capius

A capius is issued when a defendant fails to appear for a court appearance. The court will put out an arrest warrant for that individual.

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Answered on 9/18/08, 5:41 pm


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