A capias pro fine is a written court order issued because a defendant failed to satisfy the judgment and sentence.

A capias pro fine is a written court order issued because a defendant failed to satisfy the judgment and sentence.

• A. True.
• B. A capias pro fine is a separate type of motion.
• C. It is issued automatically after nonpayment of fines.
• D. It is only for nonpayment of court costs.

Answer: (A)

A capias pro fine is a writ used to enforce payment of fines when the defendant has not satisfied the court’s judgment and sentence. It is a written order directing a peace officer to arrest the defendant and bring them before the court to address the unpaid fines (and any related penalties) that were imposed by the judgment. This remedy is used after the defendant has failed to satisfy the court’s orders, not as an automatic step or a separate motion. It targets the unpaid fines rather than being limited only to court costs, though costs may be part of what’s owed.

A capias pro fine is a writ used to enforce payment of fines when the defendant has not satisfied the court’s judgment and sentence. It is a written order directing a peace officer to arrest the defendant and bring them before the court to address the unpaid fines (and any related penalties) that were imposed by the judgment. This remedy is used after the defendant has failed to satisfy the court’s orders, not as an automatic step or a separate motion. It targets the unpaid fines rather than being limited only to court costs, though costs may be part of what’s owed.