{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"983","citation":"Pen. Code, § 983","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 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL [976. - 1054.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Of the Arraignment of the Defendant [976. - 993.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The bench warrant may be served in any county in the same manner as a warrant of arrest.</p>","text":"The bench warrant may be served in any county in the same manner as a warrant of arrest.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-the-arraignment-of-the-defendant-983","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}