California · Penal Code

PEN §875: If the offense is bailable, and the defendant is admitted to bail, the following words must be added to the order, “and that he be admitted to bail in the sum of ____ dollars, and is committed to the

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This statute specifies the language required in court orders when a defendant charged with a bailable offense is admitted to bail, including the bail amount and commitment to the county sheriff.

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If the offense is bailable, and the defendant is admitted to bail, the following words must be added to the order, “and that he be admitted to bail in the sum of ____ dollars, and is committed to the Sheriff of the County of ____ until he gives such bail.”

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