California § 40501 - The time specified in the notice to appear shall be a specific date which is at l

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§ 40501. The time specified in the notice to appear shall be a specific date which is at l

(a) The time specified in the notice to appear shall be a specific date which is at least 21 days after the arrest, except that the court having jurisdiction over the offense charged may authorize the arresting officer to specify on the notice that an appearance may be made before the time specified. (b) In the case of juveniles, the court having jurisdiction over the offense charged may require the arresting officer to indicate on the notice “to be notified” rather than specifying a specific date pursuant to subdivision (a).

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40501 cover?

Section 40501 ("The time specified in the notice to appear shall be a specific date which is at l") 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.

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