Under what condition may a bench warrant not be issued for a defendant's failure to appear?

A bench warrant may not be issued for a defendant's failure to appear when the court believes the defendant has a reasonable excuse for their absence. In such cases, the court has the discretion to consider the circumstances surrounding the failure to appear, and if it finds the justification satisfactory, it may choose not to issue a warrant. This approach acknowledges that there are legitimate reasons—such as illness, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances—that can lead to a defendant missing a court appearance.

In contrast, while the other options present valid scenarios that could influence a court's decisions, they are less directly related to the specific condition under which a warrant may be avoided. For instance, if the defendant is deceased, that would automatically negate the need for a hearing but doesn't fall under the typical "failure to appear" context. A request for a continuance from the attorney may also be considered, but it doesn't inherently prevent a warrant from being issued unless the court agrees to the request on its merits. Similarly, if the court believes the defendant was not notified, it may take that into account, but it may still lead to a bench warrant depending on the specifics of the notification process and the court's policy. Therefore, the most straightforward and applicable condition under which a bench warrant