Every person who, either solely or as member of a Court, knowingly and unlawfully recommits, imprisons, or restrains of his liberty, for the same cause, any person who has been discharged upon a writ of habeas corpus, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Cal. Penal Code § 363
Other Injuries to Persons
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 37 Cal. 2d 568 - In Re Kimler (1951)
Most recently applied in 37 Cal. 2d 568 - In Re Kimler (July 1951)
Enacted 1872.
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