A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
State Law
Arizona
means an order or precept in writing issued in the name of the state or by a court or judicial officer Arizona Laws 1-215
California
means an order or precept in writing, issued in the name of the people, or of a court or judicial officer California Code of Civil Procedure 17
signifies an order or precept in writing, issued in the name of the people, or of a court or judicial officer, and the word “process” a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings California Penal Code 7
Idaho
signifies an order or precept in writing, issued in the name of the people, or of a court or judicial officer, and the word “process” a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings Idaho Code 73-114
Montana
means an order in writing issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer Montana Code 1-1-202
North Dakota
means an order or precept in writing, issued in the name of the state or of a court or judicial officer North Dakota Code 1-01-49
Utah
means an order or precept in writing, issued in the name of:Utah Code 68-3-12.5