If such convict is at large, the court or any magistrate may issue a warrant for the convict's apprehension, and, if no good reason is shown for the convict's discharge, shall commit the convict to abide the order and sentence of the court.
Code 1858, § 5280; Shan., § 7260; Code 1932, § 11862; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-3122.
Cross-References. Persons whose compensation is contingent upon issuance or nonissuance are prohibited from issuing a search warrant, an arrest warrant or mittimus, §40-5-106.