88Arrest, summons etc. where accused person not present at hearing before service tribunal

88  Arrest, summons etc. where accused person not present at hearing before service tribunal  (1) Where an accused person is not present at a hearing before a service tribunal (otherwise than by reason of an order under subsection 139(2)), an authorized officer or the Registrar may:  (a) if the accused person is a defence member—order the accused person to appear before the service tribunal for any purpose relating to the charge against the person; or  (b) whether or not the accused person is a defence member:  (i) cause to be prepared a summons directed to the accused person requiring the person to appear before the service tribunal at a time and place specified in the summons for a purpose specified in the summons relating to the charge against the person; or  (ii) issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused person.  (1A) The Registrar may carry out an action under subsection (1) only if a judge advocate or a Defence Force magistrate directs the Registrar to carry out the action.  (2) A summons under paragraph (1)(b) shall be served on the person to whom it is directed in a manner specified in the regulations.  (3) A warrant issued under subsection (1) shall:  (a) specify the name of the accused person concerned and the service offence the subject of the charge; and  (b) state that the warrant is issued because the accused person was not present at a hearing before the service tribunal specified in the warrant.  (4) A constable or a member of the Defence Force may, in execution of a warrant issued in accordance with subsection (1), arrest the accused person named in the warrant.  (5) A warrant issued under subsection (1) shall specify a date after which the warrant ceases to have effect.