Gov. Code, § 26744.5 · Article 7. Fees
Gov. Code, § 26744.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The fees for processing a warrant issued pursuant to Section 1993 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be paid by the moving party, as follows:
(1) Fifty dollars ($50) to receive and process the warrant, which shall include the issuance and mailing of a notice advising the person to be arrested of the issuance of the warrant and demanding that the person appear in court.
(2) Fifty dollars ($50) to cancel the service of the warrant.
(3) One hundred five dollars ($105) if unable to find the person at the address specified using due diligence.
(4) One hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) to arrest the person, which shall include the arrest and release of the person on a promise to appear pursuant to Section 1993.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(b) The in forma pauperis fee waiver provisions under Rules 3.50 to 3.58, inclusive, of the California Rules of Court shall apply to the collection of fees under this section.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 29, Sec. 17. (SB 564) Effective January 1, 2024.
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