California § 703 - If it appears from the depositions that there is just reason to fear the commissi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 703 — If it appears from the depositions that there is just reason to fear the commissi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 703. If it appears from the depositions that there is just reason to fear the commissi
If it appears from the depositions that there is just reason to fear the commission of the offense threatened, by the person so informed against, the magistrate must issue a warrant, directed generally to the sheriff of the county, or any marshal, or policeman in the state, reciting the substance of the information, and commanding the officer forthwith to arrest the person informed of and bring him or her before the magistrate.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 703
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 703 cover?
Section 703 ("If it appears from the depositions that there is just reason to fear the commissi") 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 § 703?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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