California · Penal Code
PEN §1273: If the offense is bailable, the defendant may be admitted to bail before conviction: First —For his appearance before the magistrate, on the examination of the charge, before being held to answer.
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This statute establishes procedures for when defendants may be admitted to bail before conviction and after conviction pending appeal, depending on offense type and case stage.
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