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653 Attachment for contempt
If a writ of habeas corpus or an order for the production of any person is disobeyed by the person to whom it is directed –
(a) the Court may order a writ of attachment to issue or commit the person for contempt; or
(b) a judge may order the issue of a warrant for the apprehension of the person to be brought before the Court or a judge; or
(c) the Court or a judge may admit to bail a person apprehended under the warrant or commit the person to prison pending disposition.