California · Penal Code

PEN §1281a: A judge of the superior court within the county, wherein a cause is pending against any person charged with a felony, may justify and approve bail in the said cause, and may execute an order for the r

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A superior court judge may approve bail and order release of a defendant charged with a felony, authorizing any custodial officer to discharge the defendant.

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A judge of the superior court within the county, wherein a cause is pending against any person charged with a felony, may justify and approve bail in the said cause, and may execute an order for the release of the defendant which shall authorize the discharge of the defendant by any officer having said defendant in custody.

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