California § 853.8 - When a person signs a written promise to appear at the time and place specified i

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§ 853.8. When a person signs a written promise to appear at the time and place specified i

When a person signs a written promise to appear at the time and place specified in the written promise to appear and has not posted bail as provided in Section 853.6, the magistrate shall issue and have delivered for execution a warrant for his or her arrest within 20 days after his or her failure to appear as promised or within 20 days after his or her failure to appear after a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 853.8 cover?

Section 853.8 ("When a person signs a written promise to appear at the time and place specified i") 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 § 853.8?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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