What is body attachment?

A body attachment is a legal order issued by a court requiring a person to be physically brought before the court to provide testimony or to fulfill a court order, such as payment of a debt or comply with a court judgement. It is typically used when a person fails to appear in court after being summoned or fails to comply with a court order.

In most cases, a body attachment is issued by a judge at the request of a party involved in a civil or criminal case. The order is typically served by law enforcement officers who have the authority to arrest the individual and bring them before the court. Once the person is brought before the court, they may be held in custody until they comply with the court order or may be subject to additional penalties for their failure to appear or comply.

Body attachments are typically used as a last resort when other methods of enforcement have failed. They are considered a serious legal measure and are usually only issued in cases where the individual's compliance is deemed crucial to the resolution of the case.