California · Penal Code

PEN §1314: If the order be made for any other cause, and the offense is bailable, the Court may fix the amount of bail, and may cause a direction to be inserted in the order that the defendant be admitted to bai

Civil

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This statute describes a court procedure for setting bail amounts and conditions when an offense is bailable. It is a procedural rule, not a criminal offense definition.

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If the order be made for any other cause, and the offense is bailable, the Court may fix the amount of bail, and may cause a direction to be inserted in the order that the defendant be admitted to bail in the sum fixed, which must be specified in the order.

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