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Pen. Code, § 1448 · Chapter 1. Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases

Pen. Code, § 1448

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

If the complainant does not pay the costs, or give an undertaking therefor, the court may enter judgment against the complainant for the amount of the costs, which may be enforced in the manner provided for enforcement of money judgments generally.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 18, Sec. 25. Effective April 21, 1983.

Source of truth

Edition
As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=1448.
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