Article 121

Any trial in which evidence had already been heard before the accused’s absence may be forthwith continued to its conclusion.

If no trial had commenced before the accused’s absence, trial may not be set earlier than 15 days from the order of the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court shall order the publication of a summons which shall show the date fixed for the hearing. It shall contain a notification to the accused that he will be tried in his absence if he fails to appear.