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Definition: A court-issued warrant commanding law enforcement to arrest a person and bring them before the court. Distinguished from an arrest warrant: a capias is issued after formal charges are filed or for failure to appear at a court proceeding.
Category: Warrants · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.121 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Capias Warrant in Florida
A court-issued warrant commanding law enforcement to arrest a person and bring them before the court. Distinguished from an arrest warrant: a capias is issued after formal charges are filed or for failure to appear at a court proceeding.
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