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California Penal Code Section 1195

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If the defendant has been released on bail, or has deposited
money or property instead thereof, and does not appear for judgment
when his personal appearance is necessary, the court, in addition to
the forfeiture of the undertaking of bail, or of the money or
property deposited, must, on application of the prosecuting attorney,
direct the issuance of a bench warrant for the arrest of the
defendant.
   If the defendant, who is on bail, does appear for judgment and
judgment is pronounced upon him or probation is granted to him, then
the bail shall be exonerated or, if money or property has been
deposited instead of bail, it must be returned to the defendant or to
the person or persons found by the court to have deposited said
money or property on behalf of said defendant.

Last modified: January 12, 2009