APPEARANCE AND ANSWER — DEFAULT.

19-4104. Appearance and answer — Default. The defendant must appear at the time appointed in the notice and answer the accusation, unless for some sufficient cause the court assign another day for that purpose. If he does not appear, the court may proceed to hear and determine the accusation in his absence. History: [(19-4104) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 70, p. 221; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7448; C.S., sec. 8673; I.C.A., sec. 19-4204.]