California § 1305.1 - If the defendant fails to appear for arraignment, trial, judgment, or upon any ot
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1305.1 — If the defendant fails to appear for arraignment, trial, judgment, or upon any ot, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1305.1. If the defendant fails to appear for arraignment, trial, judgment, or upon any ot
If the defendant fails to appear for arraignment, trial, judgment, or upon any other occasion when his or her appearance is lawfully required, but the court has reason to believe that sufficient excuse may exist for the failure to appear, the court may continue the case for a period it deems reasonable to enable the defendant to appear without ordering a forfeiture of bail or issuing a bench warrant. If, after the court has made the order, the defendant, without sufficient excuse, fails to appear on or before the continuance date set by the court, the bail shall be forfeited and a warrant for the defendantâs arrest may be ordered issued.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1305.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1305.1 cover?
Section 1305.1 ("If the defendant fails to appear for arraignment, trial, judgment, or upon any ot") 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 § 1305.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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