California § 1197 - The bench warrant must be substantially in the following form: County of
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§ 1197. The bench warrant must be substantially in the following form: County of
The bench warrant must be substantially in the following form: County of ____ The people of the State of California to any peace officer in this State: ______ (name of defendant) having been on the ____ day of ____, 19_, duly convicted in the ____ court of ____ (naming the court) of the crime of ____ (designating it generally), you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named defendant and bring him before that court for judgment. Given under my hand with the seal of said court affixed, this ____ day of ____, 19_. By order of said court. ____________________ ( seal ) Clerk (or Judge, or Justice)
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1197
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1197 cover?
Section 1197 ("The bench warrant must be substantially in the following form: County of") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1197?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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