California § 1297 - When money has been deposited, a receipt shall be issued in the name of the depos
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1297 — When money has been deposited, a receipt shall be issued in the name of the depos, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1297. When money has been deposited, a receipt shall be issued in the name of the depos
When money has been deposited, a receipt shall be issued in the name of the depositor. If the money remains on deposit at the time of a judgment for the payment of a fine, the clerk shall, under the direction of the court, if the defendant be the depositor, apply the money in satisfaction thereof, and after satisfying restitution to the victim or the Restitution Fund, fines, and costs, shall refund the surplus, if any, to the defendant. If the person to whom the receipt for the deposit was issued was not the defendant, the deposit after judgment shall be returned to that person within 10 days after the person claims it by submitting the receipt, and, if a claim is not made within 10 days of the exoneration of bail, the clerk shall immediately notify the depositor of the exoneration of bail.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1297
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1297 cover?
Section 1297 ("When money has been deposited, a receipt shall be issued in the name of the depos") 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 § 1297?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1297" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1297 apply to my situation?
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