Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 609

609. Any person summoned in the manner provided in the last preceding article who, without goo d cause to the satisfaction o f the court, fails to appear at the time stated in the writ, or who, having appeared, withdraws before he is dismissed by the court, shall be forthwith sentenced by the court to a fine ( multa ), and shall be liable to be compelled to appear to serve as juror by means of a warrant of escor t or of arrest: Power of court to remit penalty. Provided that the court may, on an application to that effect, remit the fine, if it is satisfi ed that there was good cause fo r the non-appearance or withdrawal. Constitution of jury. Amended by: X.1896.9; XIV .1976.5.