What is a scire facias docket?

• A. It is a civil docket in which the court enters proceedings of a bond forfeiture.
• B. It is a criminal docket for scheduling trials.
• C. It is a docket used to file civil appeals.
• D. It is a docket used to set bail in traffic cases.

Answer: (A)

A scire facias docket is a civil docket kept to record proceedings when a bond posted in a case is forfeited. In practice, if someone posts bail or a bond and fails to appear or comply with the terms, the court uses a scire facias process to compel knowledge of why the bond should not be forfeited and to proceed with the forfeiture. The docket tracks notices, hearings, and the actual forfeiture of the bond. This is distinct from dockets used to schedule criminal trials, file civil appeals, or set bail in traffic cases, which involve different procedures and records.