If directed to perform such duties by the presiding judge, a commissioner may issue and sign a bench warrant for the arrest of a defendant who fails to appear in court when required to appear by law or who fails to perform any act required by court order.
Cal. Gov. Code § 72190.2
Other Officers
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 105 Cal. App. 4th 666 - Settlemire v. Superior Court (2003)
Most recently applied in People v. Berch (December 2018)
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 376
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Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.