(1) If the person referred to in section 1249 fails to appear at the next criminal sitting of the Court, or when called upon to appear, in pursuance of his or her undertaking in that respect, the Court may order that a writ of execution be issued from the office of the Registrar against the surety or sureties of the person so bound, and such writ shall be delivered to the sheriff who shall proceed to take action as directed in the writ.
(2) The Court may, in its discretion, order the discharge of the whole or any part of the forfeited recognizance, or of the sum of money paid or to be paid in lieu thereof.