The court may issue a warrant, directing the defendant be arrested and brought before the court, when a petition is presented to the court to commence the proceedings and it appears that:
(1)  the summons cannot be served; or
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 7-1112

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(2)  the defendant has failed to obey the summons; or
(3)  the defendant is likely to leave the jurisdiction; or
(4)  a summons, in the court’s opinion, would be ineffectual; or
(5)  the safety of the plaintiff is endangered; or
(6)  a defendant on bail or on parole has failed to appear.