{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"986","citation":"Pen. Code, § 986","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":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the defendant is present when the order is made, he must be forthwith committed. If he is not present, a bench warrant must be issued and proceeded upon in the manner provided in this chapter.</p>","text":"If the defendant is present when the order is made, he must be forthwith committed. If he is not present, a bench warrant must be issued and proceeded upon in the manner provided in this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-the-arraignment-of-the-defendant-986","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}