California § 818 - In any case in which a peace officer serves upon a person a warrant of arrest for
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§ 818. In any case in which a peace officer serves upon a person a warrant of arrest for
In any case in which a peace officer serves upon a person a warrant of arrest for a misdemeanor offense under the Vehicle Code or under any local ordinance relating to stopping, standing, parking, or operation of a motor vehicle and where no written promise to appear has been filed and the warrant states on its face that a citation may be used in lieu of physical arrest, the peace officer may, instead of taking the person before a magistrate, prepare a notice to appear and release the person on his promise to appear, as prescribed by Sections 853. 6 through 853.8 of the Penal Code. Issuance of a notice to appear and securing of a promise to appear shall be deemed a compliance with the directions of the warrant, and the peace officer issuing such notice to appear and obtaining such promise to appear shall endorse on the warrant âSection 818, Penal Code, complied withâ and return the warrant to the magistrate who issued it.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 818
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 818 cover?
Section 818 ("In any case in which a peace officer serves upon a person a warrant of arrest for") 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 § 818?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 818 apply to my situation?
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