California § 1270.2 - When a person is detained in custody on a criminal charge prior to conviction for
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§ 1270.2. When a person is detained in custody on a criminal charge prior to conviction for
When a person is detained in custody on a criminal charge prior to conviction for want of bail, that person is entitled to an automatic review of the order fixing the amount of the bail by the judge or magistrate having jurisdiction of the offense. That review shall be held not later than five days from the time of the original order fixing the amount of bail on the original accusatory pleading. The defendant may waive this review.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1270.2
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1270.2 cover?
Section 1270.2 ("When a person is detained in custody on a criminal charge prior to conviction for") 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 § 1270.2?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1270.2 apply to my situation?
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