51A.08 Order For Arrest And Imprisonment — Postponed Conditionally

What this form is for

• • Use this form when a court has ordered someone's arrest and imprisonment but has decided to postpone enforcement
• • Use this form when the postponement is conditional on specific requirements being met
• • Use this form when the postponement has a specific timeframe attached
• • Don't use this form for standard arrest warrants without conditions
• • Don't use this form for orders that don't involve imprisonment
• • Don't use this form for postponements that aren't court-ordered

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

This form should be submitted immediately after the court issues the order with conditional postponement, as delays could affect the proper enforcement timeline when conditions are met.

Before you submit

• • Form is completely filled out with all required fields
• • Information about the individual subject to the order is accurate
• • All conditions of postponement are clearly specified
• • The court reference number is correctly included
• • The form is signed by the appropriate court official
• • A copy is kept for your records
• • The correct version of the form is being used

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the court order that includes the conditional postponement
2. 2Complete Form 51A.08 with all required information
3. 3Attach any supporting documents if required
4. 4Submit the form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Obtain a receipt or confirmation of submission
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to orders with conditional postponement, not standard arrest warrants
• • The form cannot be used to modify the original court order
• • Changes to the conditions of postponement may require a separate court order
• • The form does not replace the need for proper legal procedures in enforcing the arrest
• • Digital submission options may be limited depending on the court's capabilities