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§ 1553. — 1553. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 554.)

California § 1553.
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Part 2.TITLE 12. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CRIMINAL NATURE
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Proceedings Against Fugitives From Justice

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 1553. (2026).

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If the prisoner is admitted to bail, and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the conditions of his bond, the magistrate, by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without warrant if he be within this State. Recovery may be had on such bond in the name of the people of the State as in the case of other bonds or undertakings given by a defendant in criminal proceedings.

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Legislative History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 554.

Nearby Sections

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§ 1553.
1553. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 554.)
§ 1553.1.
1553.1. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 793, Sec. 6.)
§ 1553.2.
1553.2. (Added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 554.)
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