Pen. Code, § 1504 · Chapter 1. Of the Writ of Habeas Corpus

Pen. Code, § 1504

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

All such writs and process, when made returnable before a Judge, must be returned before him at the county seat, and there heard and determined.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 6.

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=1504.
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