Art. 359 Nonproduction of person confined; justification

When someone in jail or prison is supposed to appear in court but can't be brought there, the person or agency holding them has to explain why in a written answer to the court. This might happen for reasons like illness, security concerns, or other practical problems.

The judge then decides if the explanation makes sense. If the judge accepts the reason, the court hearing can move forward without the person being there in person. But if the judge doesn't buy the explanation, the judge can order that the person be brought to court right away.

This rule basically gives judges the final say on whether an excuse for not producing someone is good enough. It stops officials from simply refusing to bring someone to court without a real reason, while still allowing flexibility when there's a legitimate problem.