TCOLE JAILER EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED!!
Commitment CORRECT ANSWERS An order signed by magistrate directing sheriff to receive and place in jail the person so committed
Capias CORRECT ANSWERS A _____ is a writ issued by the court or clerk, and directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas", commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a day or at a term stated in the writ.
Capias Pro Fine CORRECT ANSWERS When a defendant has been committed to jail in default of the fine and costs adjusted against him, the further enforcement of such judgment and sentence shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
Writ of Attachment (Bench Warrant) CORRECT ANSWERS An ________ is a writ issued by a clerk of a court under seal, or by any magistrate, or by the foreman of a grand jury, in any criminal action or proceeding authorized by law, commanding some peace officer to take the body of a witness and bring him before such court, magistrate or grand jury on a day named, or forthwith, to testify in behalf of the State or of the defendant, as the case may be. It shall be dated and signed officially by the officer issuing it.
Magistrate's Warrant CORRECT ANSWERS When a complaint is made to a magistrate that any person within his jurisdiction is a fugitive from justice from another State, he shall issue a warrant of arrest directing a peace officer to apprehend and bring the accused before him.
Warrant CORRECT ANSWERS A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
Custody of Prisoners CORRECT ANSWERS When a prisoner is committed to jail by warrant from a magistrate or court, he shall be placed in jail by the sheriff. It is a violation of duty on the part of any sheriff to permit a defendant so committed to remain out of jail, except that he may, when a defendant is committed for want of bail, or when he arrests in a bailable case, give the person arrested a reasonable time to procure bail;
but he shall so guard the accused as to prevent escape.
Refusing to Execute Writ CORRECT ANSWERS Any officer to whom a writ of habeas corpus, or other writ, warrant or process authorized by this Chapter shall be directed, delivered or tendered, who refuses to execute the same according to his directions, or who wantonly delays the service or execution of the same, shall be liable to fine as for contempt of court.
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED!!
Commitment CORRECT ANSWERS An order signed by magistrate directing sheriff to receive and place in jail the person so committed
Capias CORRECT ANSWERS A _____ is a writ issued by the court or clerk, and directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas", commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a day or at a term stated in the writ.
Capias Pro Fine CORRECT ANSWERS When a defendant has been committed to jail in default of the fine and costs adjusted against him, the further enforcement of such judgment and sentence shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
Writ of Attachment (Bench Warrant) CORRECT ANSWERS An ________ is a writ issued by a clerk of a court under seal, or by any magistrate, or by the foreman of a grand jury, in any criminal action or proceeding authorized by law, commanding some peace officer to take the body of a witness and bring him before such court, magistrate or grand jury on a day named, or forthwith, to testify in behalf of the State or of the defendant, as the case may be. It shall be dated and signed officially by the officer issuing it.
Magistrate's Warrant CORRECT ANSWERS When a complaint is made to a magistrate that any person within his jurisdiction is a fugitive from justice from another State, he shall issue a warrant of arrest directing a peace officer to apprehend and bring the accused before him.
Warrant CORRECT ANSWERS A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
Custody of Prisoners CORRECT ANSWERS When a prisoner is committed to jail by warrant from a magistrate or court, he shall be placed in jail by the sheriff. It is a violation of duty on the part of any sheriff to permit a defendant so committed to remain out of jail, except that he may, when a defendant is committed for want of bail, or when he arrests in a bailable case, give the person arrested a reasonable time to procure bail;
but he shall so guard the accused as to prevent escape.
Refusing to Execute Writ CORRECT ANSWERS Any officer to whom a writ of habeas corpus, or other writ, warrant or process authorized by this Chapter shall be directed, delivered or tendered, who refuses to execute the same according to his directions, or who wantonly delays the service or execution of the same, shall be liable to fine as for contempt of court.
