{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"40506.5","citation":"Veh. Code, § 40506.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 17. OFFENSES AND PROSECUTION [40000.1. - 41610.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-17"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Procedure on Arrests [40300. - 40618.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-17/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Release Upon Promise to Appear [40500. - 40522.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-17/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 604.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Prior to the date upon which the defendant promised to appear and without depositing bail, the defendant may request a continuance of the written promise to appear. A judge of the superior court may authorize the clerk to grant the continuance.</p>","text":"Prior to the date upon which the defendant promised to appear and without depositing bail, the defendant may request a continuance of the written promise to appear. A judge of the superior court may authorize the clerk to grant the continuance.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/release-upon-promise-to-appear-40506-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}