Pen. Code, § 1270.1 · Article 1. In What Cases the Defendant May Be Admitted to Bail
Pen. Code, § 1270.1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (e), before a person who is arrested for any of the following crimes may be released on bail in an amount that is either more or less than the amount contained in the schedule of bail for the offense, or may be released on the person’s own recognizance, a hearing shall be held in open court before the magistrate or judge:
(1) A serious felony, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 1192.7, or a violent felony, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5, but not including a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 460 (residential burglary).
(2) A violation of Section 136.1 where punishment is imposed pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 136.1, Section 273.5 or 422 if the offense is punished as a felony, or Section 646.9, or former Section 262.
(3) A violation of paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 243.
(4) A violation of Section 273.6 if the detained person made threats to kill or harm, has engaged in violence against, or has gone to the residence or workplace of, the protected party.
(b) The prosecuting attorney and defense attorney shall be given a two-court-day written notice and an opportunity to be heard on the matter. If the detained person does not have counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for purposes of this section only. The hearing required by this section shall be held within the time period prescribed in Section 825.
(c) At the hearing, the court shall consider evidence of past court appearances of the detained person, the maximum potential sentence that could be imposed, and the danger that may be posed to other persons if the detained person is released. In making the determination whether to release the detained person on their own recognizance, the court shall consider the potential danger to other persons, including threats that have been made by the detained person and any past acts of violence. The court shall also consider any evidence offered by the detained person regarding the detained person’s ties to the community and ability to post bond.
(d) If the judge or magistrate sets the bail in an amount that is either more or less than the amount contained in the schedule of bail for the offense, the judge or magistrate shall state the reasons for that decision and shall address the issue of threats made against the victim or witness, if they were made, in the record. This statement shall be included in the record.
(e) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a judge or magistrate, pursuant to Section 1269c, may, with respect to a bailable felony offense or a misdemeanor offense of violating a domestic violence order, increase bail to an amount exceeding that set forth in the bail schedule without a hearing, provided an oral or written declaration of facts justifying the increase is presented under penalty of perjury by a sworn peace officer.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 197, Sec. 24. (SB 1493) Effective January 1, 2023.
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Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 136.1Printed as Section 136.1
- Pen. Code, § 243Printed as Section 243
- Pen. Code, § 273.5Printed as Section 273.5 or 422
- Pen. Code, § 273.6Printed as Section 273.6
- Pen. Code, § 422Printed as Section 273.5 or 422
- Pen. Code, § 460Printed as Section 460
- Pen. Code, § 646.9Printed as Section 646.9
- Pen. Code, § 667.5Printed as Section 667.5
- Pen. Code, § 825Printed as Section 825
- Pen. Code, § 1192.7Printed as Section 1192.7
- Pen. Code, § 1269cPrinted as Section 1269c
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