California § 26501 - The district attorney shall institute proceedings before magistrates for the arre
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§ 26501. The district attorney shall institute proceedings before magistrates for the arre
The district attorney shall institute proceedings before magistrates for the arrest of persons charged with or reasonably suspected of public offenses when he has information that such offenses have been committed. For that purpose, when not engaged in criminal proceedings in the superior court or in civil cases on behalf of the people, he shall attend upon the magistrates in cases of arrest when required by them and shall attend before and give advice to the grand jury whenever cases are presented to it for its consideration.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26501 cover?
Section 26501 ("The district attorney shall institute proceedings before magistrates for the arre") 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 § 26501?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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