When the presence of the defendant is necessary, the court may direct any officer in whose custody he is, to bring him before the court to hear the judgment or sentence which is to be pronounced or imposed on him. If the defendant is out on bail and does not appear for judgment or sentencing, the court, in addition to forfeiting bail, may direct that the defendant be arrested. If the defendant is convicted and is out on bail, the court shall immediately decree that bail be rescinded, and shall direct that the defendant be imprisoned until judgment is pronounced in those cases that by express provision of law the effects of his sentence cannot be suspended. History —Mar. 30, 1984, No. 6, p. 17.
Puerto Rico Legal Code