Whether the bench warrant is served in the county in which it was issued or in another county, the officer must arrest the defendant and bring him before the court, or deliver him to any peace officer of the county from which the warrant issued, who must bring him before said court according to the command thereof.

(Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.)

Terms Used In California Penal Code 1199

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • county: includes "city and county". See California Penal Code 7
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • peace officer: signify any one of the officers mentioned in Chapter 4. See California Penal Code 7