California § 214 - In each instance in which a provision of this chapter authorizes the execution by
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 214 — In each instance in which a provision of this chapter authorizes the execution by, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 214. In each instance in which a provision of this chapter authorizes the execution by
In each instance in which a provision of this chapter authorizes the execution by any person of a written promise to appear or to have any other person appear before the probation officer or before the juvenile court, any willful failure of such promissor to perform as promised constitutes a misdemeanor and is punishable as such if at the time of the execution of such written promise the promissor is given a copy of such written promise upon which it is clearly written that failure to appear or to have any other person appear as promised is punishable as a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 214
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 214 cover?
Section 214 ("In each instance in which a provision of this chapter authorizes the execution by") 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 § 214?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 214" (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 § 214 apply to my situation?
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