If after the service of a summons the defendant does not appear in the
designated local criminal court or superior court at the time such
summons is returnable, the court may issue a warrant of arrest.
Structure New York Laws
Part 2 - The Principal Proceedings
Title H - Preliminary Proceedings in Local Criminal Court
130.10 - Summons; Definition, Function, Form and Content.
130.20 - Summons; by What Courts Issuable and in What Courts Returnable.
130.30 - Summons; When Issuable.