{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1212","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1212","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 5. OF CONTEMPTS [1209. - 1222.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1737.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When the contempt is not committed in the immediate view and presence of the court or judge, a warrant of attachment may be issued to bring the person charged to answer, or, without a previous arrest, a warrant of commitment may, upon notice, or upon an order to show cause, be granted; and no warrant of commitment can be issued without such previous attachment to answer, or such notice or order to show cause.</p>","text":"When the contempt is not committed in the immediate view and presence of the court or judge, a warrant of attachment may be issued to bring the person charged to answer, or, without a previous arrest, a warrant of commitment may, upon notice, or upon an order to show cause, be granted; and no warrant of commitment can be issued without such previous attachment to answer, or such notice or order to show cause.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/of-contempts-1212","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}