MITTIMUS, as generally used, hath two signifi-
cations. 1. It signifies a writ for removing or trans-
ferring of records from one court to another. 2. It
signifies a precept, or command in writing, under the
hand and seal of a justice of the peace, directed to the
gaoler or keeper of some prison, for the receiving and
safe keeping of an offender, charged with any crime,
until he be delivered by due course of law.