Legal Definitions - CA. AD RE

Definition: CA. AD RE is an abbreviation for "capias ad respondendum," which is a writ commanding a sheriff to take a defendant into custody to ensure that they will appear in court. This writ is often issued when a defendant fails to appear or when an obligor has failed to pay child support.

Examples:

• If a defendant fails to show up for their court date, a capias ad respondendum may be issued to ensure their appearance.
• If an obligor fails to pay child support, a capias ad respondendum may be issued to take them into custody until they pay.

These examples illustrate how a capias ad respondendum is used to ensure a defendant's appearance in court or to enforce child support payments.