Penal Code § 863
CHAPTER 7. Examination of the Case, and Discharge of the Defendant, or Holding Him to Answer
The commitment for examination is made by an indorsement, signed by the magistrate on the warrant of arrest, to the following effect: “The within named A.B. having been brought before me under this warrant, is committed for examination to the Sheriff of ____.” If the Sheriff is not present, the defendant may be committed to the custody of a peace officer.