DAY WRIT
day writ.English law. A Queen’s Bench writ allowing a prisoner to leave prison to conduct business (such as attending trial at the Court of Assizes), as long as the prisoner returns by 9 p.m. — Also termed day rule. [Blacks Law 8th]
day writ.English law. A Queen’s Bench writ allowing a prisoner to leave prison to conduct business (such as attending trial at the Court of Assizes), as long as the prisoner returns by 9 p.m. — Also termed day rule. [Blacks Law 8th]