Section 1217 Of Chapter 2. The Execution From California Penal Code >> Title 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.
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. When judgment of death is rendered, a commitment signed by
the judge, and attested by the clerk under the seal of the court must
be drawn and delivered to the sheriff. It must state the conviction
and judgment, and must direct the sheriff to deliver the defendant,
within 10 days from the time of judgment, to the warden of the State
prison of this State designated by the State Board of Prison
Directors for the execution of the death penalty, to be held pending
the decision upon his appeal.