mentioned, but therein hath made default, by reason Sched. F. whereof the within-written recognizance is forfeited.

(G. 1.)

J. S.

Summons of a Witness.

To E. F., of

in the said [county] of Whereas information was laid [or complaint was made] before the undersigned, [one] of Her Majesty's justices of the peace in and for the said [county] of for that [dc., as in the summons]; and it hath been made to appear to me upon [oath] that you are likely to give material evidence on behalf of the [prosecutor or complainant, or defendant] in this behalf: These are therefore to require you to be and appear on o'clock in the

forenoon, at

at

before such justices of the peace for the said county as may then be there, to testify what you shall know concerning the matter of the said information [or complaint].

Given under my hand and seal this

in the year of our Lord

the [county] aforesaid.

day of

at

in

J. S. (L.S.)

(G. 2.)

Warrant where a Witness has not obeyed a Summons.

To the constable of

and to all other peace officers in the said [county] of

Whereas information was made [or complaint was made] before the undersigned, [one] of Her Majesty's justices of the peace in and for the said [county] of for that [dc., as in the summons]; and it having made to appear to me upon oath that E. F., of in the said county, labourer, was likely to give material evidence on behalf of the [prosecutor], I did duly issue my summons to the said E. F.

F

Sched. requiring him to be and appear on
G. 2.

o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, at
before such justices of the peace for the said county
as might then be there, to testify what he should
know concerning the said A. B., or the matter of
the said information [or complaint]: And whereas
proof hath this day been made before me upon oath
of such summons having been duly served upon the
said E. F., and of a reasonable sum having been
paid [or tendered to him for his costs and expenses
in that behalf:] And whereas the said E. F. hath
neglected to appear at the time and place appointed
by the said summons, and no just excuse hath been
offered for such neglect: These are therefore to com-
mand you to take the said E.F., and to bring and
have him on
o'clock in the forenoon,
at
before such justices of the peace for the
said county as may then be there, to testify what he
shall know concerning the matter of the said infor-
mation [or complaint].

at

Given under my hand and seal, this

in the [county] aforesaid.

day of

J. S. (L.S.)

(G. 3.)

Warrant for a Witness in the first instance.

To the constable of

officers in the [county] of

and to all other peace

Whereas information was laid [or complaint was made] before the undersigned, [one] of Her Majesty's justices of the peace in and for the said [county] of for that [dc., as in the summons]; and it being made to appear before me upon oath that E. F., of [labourer] is likely to give material evidence on behalf of the [prosecutor] in this matter, and it is probable that the said E. F. will not attend to give evidence without being compelled so to do: These are therefore to command you to bring and have the

said E. F. before me on

the forenoon, at

tices of the peace for then be there, to testify

,

cerning the matter of the said information [or com

plaint.]

Commitment of a Witness for refusing to be sworn or to give Evidence.

in the said [county] and to the keeper of the [house of

at

Whereas information was laid [or complaint was made] before the undersigned, [one] of Her Majesty's justices of the peace in and for the said [county] of for that [dc., as in the summons]; and one E. F. now appearing before me such justice as aforesaid on and being required by me to make oath or affirmation as a witness in that behalf, hath now refused so to do [or being now here duly sworn as a witness in the matter of the said information or complaint, doth refuse to answer certain questions concerning the premises which are now here put to him], without offering any just excuse for such his refusal: These are therefore to command you the said constable to take the said E. F., and him safely convey to the [house of correction] at aforesaid, and there deliver him to the said keeper thereof, together with this precept; and I do hereby command you the said keeper of the said [house of correction] to receive the said E. F. into your custody in the said [house of correction], and there imprison him for such his contempt for

Sched.
G. 4.

the space

of

days, unless he shall in the meantime consent to be examined and to answer con

cerning the premises; and for your so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant.

Given under my hand and seal, this

in the year of our Lord

in the [county] aforesaid.

(H.)

day of

at

J. S. (L.S.)

Warrant to remand a Defendant when apprehended.

To W. T., constable of

and to the keeper of the [house of correction] at

Whereas information was laid [or complaint was made] before the undersigned, [one] of Her Majesty's justices of the peace in and for the said [county] of for that [dc., as in the summons or warrant]: And whereas the said A. B. hath been apprehended under and by virtue of a warrant upon such information [or complaint], and is now brought before me as such justice as aforesaid: These are therefore to command you the said constable, in Her Majesty's name, forthwith to convey the said A. B. to the [house of correction] at and there to deliver him to the said keeper thereof, together with this precept: And I do hereby command you the said keeper to receive the said A. B. into your custody in the said [house of correction], and there safely keep him until next, the day of instant, when you are herby commanded to convey and have him at o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, before such justices of the peace of the said [county] as may then be there, to answer to the said information [or complaint], and to be further dealt with according to law.

at

Given under my hand and seal, this

day of at

J. S. (L.S.)

,

to wit.

}

(I. 1.)

Conviction for a Penalty to be levied by Distress, and
in Default of sufficient Distress, Imprisonment.
Be it remembered, that on the
day of
in the year of our Lord
at , in the said [county], A. B. is convicted
before the undersigned, [one] of Her Majesty's jus-
tices of the peace for the said county, for that [he
the said A. B., &c., stating the offence, and the time
and place when and where committed]; and I adjudge
the said A. B. for his said offence to forfeit and pay
the sum of [stating the penalty, and also the
compensation, if any,] to be paid and applied accor-
ding to law, and also to pay to the said C. D. the
sum of
for his costs in this behalf; and if the
said several sums be not paid forthwith [or on or
before next]* I order that the same be levied
by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the
said A. B., and in default of such distress* I adjudge
the said A. B. to be imprisoned in the [house of cor-
rection] at in the said county [there to be kept

to hard labour] for the space of unless the said several sums, and all costs and charges of the said distress, [and of the commitment and conveying of the said A. B. to the said house of correction] shall be sooner paid.

Given under my hand and seal, the day and year first above mentioned, at in the [county] aforesaid. J. S. (L.S.)

* Or, where the issuing of a distress warrant would be ruinous to the defendant or his family, or it appears that he has no goods whereon to levy a distress, then instead of the words between the asterisks,** say," then, inasmuch as it hath now been made to appear to me [that the issuing of a warrant of distress in this behalf would be ruinous to the said A. B. and his family," or, "that the said A. B. hath no goods or chattels whereon to levy the said sums by distress], I adjudge," &c., as above, to the end.

Sched.

I. 1.