Pen. Code, § 708 · Chapter 3. Security to Keep the Peace

Pen. Code, § 708

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

If the person complained of is committed for not giving the undertaking required, he may be discharged by any magistrate, upon giving the same.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted 1872.

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=708.
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