{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"985","citation":"Pen. Code, § 985","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 Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 47.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When the information or indictment is for a felony, and the defendant, before the filing thereof, has given bail for his appearance to answer the charge, the Court to which the indictment or information is presented, or in which it is pending, may order the defendant to be committed to actual custody, unless he gives bail in an increased amount, to be specified in the order.</p>","text":"When the information or indictment is for a felony, and the defendant, before the filing thereof, has given bail for his appearance to answer the charge, the Court to which the indictment or information is presented, or in which it is pending, may order the defendant to be committed to actual custody, unless he gives bail in an increased amount, to be specified in the order.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-the-arraignment-of-the-defendant-985","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}