Capias/Warrants

SCCO’s Warrant Apprehension Team is well equipped to handle all of your Capias needs from beginning to end.  Our goal is to apprehend the defendant in the timeliest, most cost efficient manner as possible.  Working closely with you, the plaintiff, and the courts, we determine the best dates and times to effectuate the Capias.

All of our Officers are fully licensed, bonded and insured. Many of our Officers have military backgrounds; and/or municipality training, as well as hold certifications for aerosol, baton and handcuff measures.  All of our officers are uniformed and properly identifiable when completing actions on your behalf.  Below you will find a brief description of the options available to you as well as the different types of capiases.  To request service just click on Request Capias Service or the Service Request Portal located on the left side bar.

A Capias is a Civil arrest warrant.  It is issued from a court when the defendant has failed to comply with a Court and/or Judge’s order.

The Civil Capias usually derives from one of following actions; (1) Probate Family and Child Support, (2) Small Claims (3), Supplementary Process (4), Civil  suit or (5) not appearing on a Subpoena.

Once a capias is received a plaintiff, or his/her attorney (if not pro se) would bring the capias to a Constable for enforcement.  Enforcement may be completed by one of two means, with prices and process completion varying slightly.

  • Surrender
  • Physical Apprehension

Please click on the respective link below to be directed to our page discussing the specifics of each matter:

Since no two cases are alike, we suggest you contact our office (617) 265-0111 to determine the best course of action for your particular case and to review our Apprehension Packet for pricing.

 

Request Capias Service
(Private Party)

Request Capias Service
(Industry Professionals)