Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mittimus
Noun
/ˈmɪtɪməs/
Definition
A written order issued by a judge, directing that a person be taken to prison or that a prisoner be transferred.
Examples
- The court issued a mittimus for the defendant following the sentencing.
- After the trial, the judge signed the mittimus to ensure the accused was taken into custody.
- He was surprised to receive a mittimus instead of a summons to appear in court.
Meaning
In legal contexts, a mittimus serves as a formal command for the detention of an individual.
Synonyms
- Warrant
- Commitment
- Order of detention
