(a)before or after the issue of the summons but before the time fixed for his appearance, the court has reason to believe that he has absconded or will not obey the summons; or
Section history
Section 120 — Issue of warrant instead of or in addition to summons
As in force on 2 January 2021.
Timeline 3 versions
- 2 January 2011 Enacted
- 2 January 2021 You are here
- 31 December 2021 Revised edition
- 17 August 2026 Latest
A court in any case in which it is empowered to issue a summons for the appearance of a person may, after recording its reasons in writing, issue a warrant for his arrest if —
(b)at such time fixed for his appearance, he fails to appear, and the summons is proved to have been duly served in time to enable him to appear in accordance with it and no reasonable excuse is offered for such failure.