California § 871 - If, after hearing the proofs, it appears either that no public offense has been c
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§ 871. If, after hearing the proofs, it appears either that no public offense has been c
If, after hearing the proofs, it appears either that no public offense has been committed or that there is not sufficient cause to believe the defendant guilty of a public offense, the magistrate shall order the complaint dismissed and the defendant to be discharged, by an indorsement on the depositions and statement, signed by the magistrate, to the following effect: âThere being no sufficient cause to believe the within named A. B. guilty of the offense within mentioned, I order that the complaint be dismissed and that he or she shall be discharged.â
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 871
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 871 cover?
Section 871 ("If, after hearing the proofs, it appears either that no public offense has been c") 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 § 871?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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