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DIVISION 17. OFFENSES AND PROSECUTION 40000.1-41610›CHAPTER 2. Procedure on Arrests 40300-40618›ARTICLE 2. Release Upon Promise to Appear 40500-40522

§ 40506.5

California Vehicle Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 604. Effective January 1, 2003.)

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