Section 176: Variation of a recognizance if surety unsuitable

Where at any time after a recognizance has been entered into, it appears to the court that for any reason the surety or sureties are unsuitable, the court may:(a) issue a summons or warrant for the appearance of the principal; and
(b) on his coming to the court, order him to execute a fresh recognizance with other surety or sureties, as the case may be.