See Also: MITTIMUS, crim(law)
mittimus(dictionary)
MITTIMUS, English practice(law)
crim. con.(dictionary)
crim(dictionary)
RECRIMINATION, crim(law)
EFFIGY, crim(law)
REBELLION, crim(law)
ENDEAVOR, crim(law)
RAVISHMENT, crim(law)

MITTIMUS, crim (law)


MITTIMUS, crim. law, practice. A precept in writing, under the hand and seal of a justice of the peace, or other competent officer, directed to the of a justice of the peace, or other competent officer, directed to the gaoler or keeper of a prison, commanding him to receive and safely keep, a gaoler or keeper of a prison, commanding him to receive and safely keep, a person charged with an offence therein named until he shall be delivered by person charged with an offence therein named until he shall be delivered by due course of law. Co. Litt. 590. due course of law. Co. Litt. 590.