(1) Where, by a judgment in default, a convict is sentenced to term of imprisonment without suspension or to death, the court shall issue a warrant of arrest against him.
(2) If before the prescription of the sentence the convict appears on his own, or is brought before the Legal Department, the latter shall make a report of his appearance and shall immediately cause him to be brought before the president of the competent trial who shall fix a date for his trial if he applies to set aside the judgment, and shall accordingly remand him in custody.
(3) The Presiding Magistrate or judge shall in addition warn the verdict that in case of escape he shall not be allowed to object to the execution of the judgment to be delivered.
(4) The procedure applicable in case of an application to set aside a judgment in default shall be that laid down in sections 432 and following.
END OF BOOK THREE
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