California · Penal Code
PEN §1244: If the certificate provided for in the preceding section is filed, the Sheriff must, if the defendant be in his custody, upon being served with a copy thereof, keep the defendant in his custody withou
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When a certificate is filed, the Sheriff must keep the defendant in custody if already held, upon receiving a copy of the certificate.
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If the certificate provided for in the preceding section is filed, the Sheriff must, if the defendant be in his custody, upon being served with a copy thereof, keep the defendant in his custody without executing the judgment, and detain him to abide the judgment on appeal.
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