{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1217","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1217","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 person arrested has been brought up or appeared, the court or judge must proceed to investigate the charge, and must hear any answer which the person arrested may make to the same, and may examine witnesses for or against him, for which an adjournment may be had from time to time if necessary.</p>","text":"When the person arrested has been brought up or appeared, the court or judge must proceed to investigate the charge, and must hear any answer which the person arrested may make to the same, and may examine witnesses for or against him, for which an adjournment may be had from time to time if necessary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/of-contempts-1217","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}