California § 1272 - After conviction of an offense not punishable with death or life without the poss
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1272 — After conviction of an offense not punishable with death or life without the poss, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1272. After conviction of an offense not punishable with death or life without the poss
After conviction of an offense not punishable with death or life without the possibility of parole, a defendant who has made application for probation or who has appealed may be admitted to bail: (a) As a matter of right, before judgment is pronounced pending application for probation in cases of misdemeanors, or when the appeal is from a judgment imposing a fine only. (b) As a matter of right, before judgment is pronounced pending application for probation in cases of misdemeanors, or when the appeal is from a judgment imposing imprisonment in cases of misdemeanors. (c) As a matter of discretion in all other cases, except that a person convicted of an offense subject to this subdivision, who makes a motion for release on bail subsequent to a sentencing hearing, shall provide notice of the hearing on the bail motion to the prosecuting attorney at least five court days prior to the hearing.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1272
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1272 cover?
Section 1272 ("After conviction of an offense not punishable with death or life without the poss") 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 § 1272?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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