Proceedings when accused does not appear

N.Y. Judiciary Law § 777, under Contempts.

N.Y. Judiciary Law § 777

§ 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.