California · Penal Code

PEN §862: If a postponement is had, the magistrate must commit the defendant for examination, admit him to bail or discharge him from custody upon the deposit of money as provided in this Code, as security for

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A magistrate must either commit a defendant for examination, admit him to bail, or discharge him from custody upon deposit of money as security following a postponement.

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If a postponement is had, the magistrate must commit the defendant for examination, admit him to bail or discharge him from custody upon the deposit of money as provided in this Code, as security for his appearance at the time to which the examination is postponed.

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