Pen. Code, § 985 · Chapter 1. Of the Arraignment of the Defendant
Pen. Code, § 985
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
When the information or indictment is for a felony, and the defendant, before the filing thereof, has given bail for his appearance to answer the charge, the Court to which the indictment or information is presented, or in which it is pending, may order the defendant to be committed to actual custody, unless he gives bail in an increased amount, to be specified in the order.
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History
Amended by Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 47.
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