{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1285","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1285","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 3. Bail Upon an Indictment Before Conviction [1284. - 1289.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 47.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the offense charged is punishable with death, the officer arresting the defendant must deliver him into custody, according to the command of the bench warrant.</p>","text":"If the offense charged is punishable with death, the officer arresting the defendant must deliver him into custody, according to the command of the bench warrant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/bail-upon-an-indictment-before-conviction-1285","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}