§ 629.61 — Arrest of Defaulter
Plain-Language Summary
If a person who posted bail fails to appear, the court can issue a warrant to arrest them and bring them back to court.
629.61 ARREST OF DEFAULTER.
When a defendant has been admitted to bail after verdict or trial, and neglects to appear at the time or place at which the defendant is bound to appear and submit to the jurisdiction of the proper court, the court may have that defendant arrested as provided in rule 6.03, subdivision 1, of the Rules of Criminal Procedure. In accordance with rules 6.02 and 6.03 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure, the court may continue the release upon the same conditions or impose different or additional conditions for the defendant’s possible release.
History:
(10597) RL s 5255; 1979 c 233 s 38; 1985 c 265 art 10 s 1; 1986 c 444
History: History: (10597) RL s 5255; 1979 c 233 s 38; 1985 c 265 art 10 s 1; 1986 c 444