California § 1303 - If an action or proceeding against a defendant who has been admitted to bail is d
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1303 — If an action or proceeding against a defendant who has been admitted to bail is d, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1303. If an action or proceeding against a defendant who has been admitted to bail is d
If an action or proceeding against a defendant who has been admitted to bail is dismissed, the bail shall not be exonerated until a period of 15 days has elapsed since the entry of the order of dismissal. If, within such period, the defendant is arrested and charged with a public offense arising out of the same act or omission upon which the action or proceeding was based, the bail shall be applied to the public offense. If an undertaking of bail is on file, the clerk of the court shall promptly mail notice to the surety on the bond and the bail agent who posted the bond whenever the bail is applied to a public offense pursuant to this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1303
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1303 cover?
Section 1303 ("If an action or proceeding against a defendant who has been admitted to bail is d") 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 § 1303?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1303 apply to my situation?
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