Code Civ. Proc., § 1212 · Title 5. OF CONTEMPTS
Code Civ. Proc., § 1212
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
When the contempt is not committed in the immediate view and presence of the court or judge, a warrant of attachment may be issued to bring the person charged to answer, or, without a previous arrest, a warrant of commitment may, upon notice, or upon an order to show cause, be granted; and no warrant of commitment can be issued without such previous attachment to answer, or such notice or order to show cause.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1737.
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