Which entity enforces capias orders?

• A. Peace officer
• B. Court clerk
• C. Bail bondsman
• D. Defense attorney

Answer: (A)

Capias orders are arrest warrants issued by a court to compel a person to appear or to comply with a court order. The authority to enforce these orders lies with peace officers—the police, sheriffs, and similar law enforcement officials who have the power to arrest and transport a person to court. They are the ones who locate the named individual, take them into custody, and bring them before the court as required.

A court clerk handles filing and processing of court documents, including preparing capias orders, but does not have arrest power. A bail bondsman can assist with posting bonds and may pursue a defendant who skips bail in some jurisdictions, but they do not have general authority to enforce capias orders across the board. A defense attorney represents the defendant but cannot arrest or compel adherence to court orders.