Pen. Code, § 1553 · Chapter 4. Proceedings Against Fugitives From Justice
Pen. Code, § 1553
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If the prisoner is admitted to bail, and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the conditions of his bond, the magistrate, by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without warrant if he be within this State. Recovery may be had on such bond in the name of the people of the State as in the case of other bonds or undertakings given by a defendant in criminal proceedings.
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History
Repealed and added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 554.
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