What is the difference between a capias and a warrant?

Criminal arrest warrants are used to detain suspects for possible prosecution, while capias warrants are generally used to detain a person who has failed to appear in criminal court. Courts can issue a capias warrant if you have been subpoenaed or ordered to appear at a hearing, but you fail to appear.

What happens when you have a capias?

When a judge issues a capias, which commonly happens when you’ve failed to show up for a court date, it’s serious. That’s because police will come arrest you and put you in jail so that the court knows where you are when your court date rolls around – and you won’t miss court, because the police will take you there.

How do I find out if I am wanted?

If you suspect that you are wanted by the police, and you are ready to turn yourself it, simply ask a police officer. The police can access a warrant database and check if there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest. If there is a warrant out for you, the officer is very likely to take you into custody.

What does Deljis stand for?

DELJIS

How do I get rid of a capias warrant?

The only way to resolve a Capias Warrant is to pay the fine in full or be released “time served” by remaining in jail until enough jail credit has been earned.

How do I find my criminal record in Delaware?

Delaware criminal records can be found online through their court search website. You can search by name, case type, and other filters. Criminal records can also be found through third-party websites that have access to criminal databases.

What is a good excuse for missing court?

You Were Not Notified of Your Hearing One of the most common valid excuses to miss a court hearing is when you were not properly notified of the date within a reasonable amount of time. If the court didn’t send out your date, you can reasonably explain your situation to the judge.