Penal Code section 1503

All writs, warrants, process, and subpoenas authorized by the provisions of this Chapter must be issued by the Clerk of the Court, and, except subpoenas, must be sealed with the seal of such Court, and served and returned forthwith, unless the Court or Judge shall specify a particular time for any such return.

Source: Section 1503, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1503. (accessed Jun. 24, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1503

Original Source: Section 1503, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1503. (last accessed May 12, 2025).