California · Vehicle Code
VEH §40502: The place specified in the notice to appear shall be any of the following: (a) Before a magistrate within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed and who has jurisdic
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This statute establishes procedural rules for where a person arrested must appear after receiving a notice to appear, including options before magistrates, judges, bail officers, or juvenile court depending on circumstances.
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