California § 1553.1 - If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against a person charged under Sect
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1553.1 — If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against a person charged under Sect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1553.1. If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against a person charged under Sect
(a) If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against a person charged under Section 1551 under the laws of this state and is still pending, the Governor, with the consent of the Attorney General, may surrender the person on demand of the executive authority of another state or hold him or her until he or she has been tried and discharged or convicted and served his or her sentence in this state. (b) If a criminal prosecution has been instituted under the laws of this state against a person charged under Section 1551, the restrictions on the length of commitment contained in Sections 1552 and 1552.2 shall not be applicable during the period that the criminal prosecution is pending in this state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1553.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1553.1 cover?
Section 1553.1 ("If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against a person charged under Sect") 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 § 1553.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1553.1 apply to my situation?
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