Which statement correctly describes the authority to compel attendance of a defendant?

• A. Arrest and compel attendance
• B. Issuing a subpoena
• C. Mediation order
• D. Dismissal

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the tribunal’s power to ensure a defendant shows up is backed by the authority to arrest and bring that person to the hearing. When someone is properly summoned, their appearance is essential for a fair process, and arresting and compelling attendance is the mechanism that guarantees they can be compelled to attend if they don’t come voluntarily.

A subpoena can require attendance, but if a person still refuses, the next step to enforce attendance is the authority to arrest. A mediation order directs the parties to try mediation, not to force them to attend a particular hearing. Dismissal ends or moves on from the matter rather than securing someone’s presence at a hearing. So arresting and compelling attendance directly describes the enforcement power to ensure the defendant appears.