2016 California Code
Penal Code - PEN
PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
TITLE 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 1 - Bail
ARTICLE 9 - Procedure Relating to Release on Own Recognizance
Section 1318.
1318. (a) The defendant shall not be released from custody under an own recognizance until the defendant files with the clerk of the court or other person authorized to accept bail a signed release agreement which includes:
(1) The defendant s promise to appear at all times and places, as ordered by the court or magistrate and as ordered by any court in which, or any magistrate before whom the charge is subsequently pending.
(2) The defendant s promise to obey all reasonable conditions imposed by the court or magistrate.
(3) The defendant s promise not to depart this state without leave of the court.
(4) Agreement by the defendant to waive extradition if the defendant fails to appear as required and is apprehended outside of the State of California.
(5) The acknowledgment of the defendant that he or she has been informed of the consequences and penalties applicable to violation of the conditions of release.
(Amended (as amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1432) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 403, Sec. 4.)
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