California § 1552 - If at the hearing before the magistrate, it appears that the accused is the perso
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1552 — If at the hearing before the magistrate, it appears that the accused is the perso, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1552. If at the hearing before the magistrate, it appears that the accused is the perso
If at the hearing before the magistrate, it appears that the accused is the person charged with having committed the crime alleged, the magistrate must, by a warrant reciting the accusation, commit him to the county jail for such a time, not exceeding thirty days and specified in the warrant, as will enable the arrest of the accused to be made under a warrant of the Governor on a requisition of the executive authority of the State having jurisdiction of the offense, unless the accused give bail as provided in section 1552.1, or until he shall be legally discharged.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1552
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1552 cover?
Section 1552 ("If at the hearing before the magistrate, it appears that the accused is the perso") 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 § 1552?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1552" (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 § 1552 apply to my situation?
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