Section 59 - Summons or warrant in case of suspect not present

(1) Where the suspect is not present in court, the Magistrate shall issue a summons requiring him to appear, or, where the suspect is in custody, a warrant directing the officer in whose custody he is to bring him before the court.

(2) Where it appears to the Magistrate, on the report of a police officer or on other information, the substance of which report or information shall be recorded by the Magistrate, that there is reason to fear the commission of a breach of the peace, and that the breach of the peace cannot be prevented otherwise than by the immediate arrest of the suspect, the Magistrate may at any time issue a warrant for his arrest.