{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1555","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1555","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 12. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CRIMINAL NATURE [1473. - 1564.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Proceedings Against Fugitives From Justice [1547. - 1558.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-12/chapter-4"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 554.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A person brought into this State on, or after waiver of extradition based on a criminal charge shall not be subject to service of process in civil actions arising out of the same facts as the criminal proceedings for which he is returned, until he has been convicted in the criminal proceeding, or, if acquitted, until he has had reasonable opportunity to return to the State from which he was extradited.</p>","text":"A person brought into this State on, or after waiver of extradition based on a criminal charge shall not be subject to service of process in civil actions arising out of the same facts as the criminal proceedings for which he is returned, until he has been convicted in the criminal proceeding, or, if acquitted, until he has had reasonable opportunity to return to the State from which he was extradited.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/proceedings-against-fugitives-from-justice-1555","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}