676. Warrant instead of summons in first instance
Upon a complaint made in writing and on oath, before a magistrate in respect of any summary offence, the magistrate may, upon good cause shown to him or her for so doing, and upon oath being made before him or her substantiating the matter of such complaint to his or her satisfaction, instead of a summons, issue in the first instance a warrant to arrest the person against whom such complaint has been made, and to bring him or her before the magistrate to answer to the complaint, and to be further dealt with according to law.