If the person summoned to appear as provided in R.C. § 2935.10(B) fails to appear without just cause and personal service of the summons was had upon him or her, he or she may be found guilty of contempt of court, and may be fined not to exceed $20 for such contempt. Upon failure to appear the court or magistrate may forthwith issue a warrant in his or her arrest.
(Prior Code, § 139.20)