New York Laws
Article 19 - Contempts
777 - Proceedings When Accused Does Not Appear.

ยง 777. Proceedings when accused does not appear. Where a person has
given an undertaking for his appearance, as prescribed in this article
and fails to appear, on the return day of the application, the court may
either issue a warrant of commitment, or make an order, directing the
undertaking to be prosecuted; or both.