California · Penal Code
PEN §1301: For the purpose of surrendering the defendant, the bail or any person who has deposited money or bonds to secure the release of the defendant, at any time before such bail or other person is finally d
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A bail or person who deposits money to secure a defendant's release may arrest the defendant and must deliver them to court or police within 48 hours. Willfully failing to do so is a misdemeanor.
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