California § 876 - If the magistrate order the defendant to be committed, he must make out a commitm
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 876 — If the magistrate order the defendant to be committed, he must make out a commitm, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 876. If the magistrate order the defendant to be committed, he must make out a commitm
If the magistrate order the defendant to be committed, he must make out a commitment, signed by him, with his name of office, and deliver it, with the defendant, to the officer to whom he is committed, or, if that officer is not present, to a peace officer, who must deliver the defendant into the proper custody, together with the commitment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 876
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 876 cover?
Section 876 ("If the magistrate order the defendant to be committed, he must make out a commitm") 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 § 876?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 876" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 876 apply to my situation?
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