Issue of warrant for apprehension in first instance

(1) Upon an information in writing and upon oath, the magistrate may, if he is of the opinion that a case for so doing is made out, issue a warrant for the apprehension of the accused person. (2) The fact that a summons has been issued shall not prevent any magistrate from issuing that warrant at any time before or after the time mentioned in the summons for the appearance of the (3) Where the service of the summons for the appearance of the accused person has been proved and he makes no appearance, or where it appears that the summons cannot be served, the warrant may issue. (4) The magistrate who would have heard the charge if the person summoned had appeared may issue the warrant, on information in writing upon oath taken either before himself or before another magistrate or any justice of the peace, either before or after the summons was issued.