Escape Warrant

In English practice. A warrant granted by statutes 1 Ann. c.

6, and 6 Ann. c.

9, to retake a prisoner who has escaped from custody on execution, or mesne process. It is issued on an affidavit of the escape, made before a judge of the court in which the action was brought, and is directed to all sheriffs, <&;c., throughout England, commanding them to retake the prisoner, and to commit him to gaol where taken, there to remain until the debt is satisfied.

Tomlins. Jacob.