{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1281a","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1281a","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS [1268. - 1424.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Bail [1268. - 1320.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Bail Upon Being Held to Answer Before Indictment [1277. - 1281a.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 552.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>A judge of the superior court within the county, wherein a cause is pending against any person charged with a felony, may justify and approve bail in the said cause, and may execute an order for the release of the defendant which shall authorize the discharge of the defendant by any officer having said defendant in custody.</p>","text":"A judge of the superior court within the county, wherein a cause is pending against any person charged with a felony, may justify and approve bail in the said cause, and may execute an order for the release of the defendant which shall authorize the discharge of the defendant by any officer having said defendant in custody.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/bail-upon-being-held-to-answer-before-indictment-1281a","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}