Section 1272 Of Article 1. In What Cases The Defendant May Be Admitted To Bail From California Penal Code >> Title 10. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.
1272
. After conviction of an offense not punishable with death, a
defendant who has made application for probation or who has appealed
may be admitted to bail:
1. As a matter of right, before judgment is pronounced pending
application for probation in cases of misdemeanors, or when the
appeal is from a judgment imposing a fine only.
2. As a matter of right, before judgment is pronounced pending
application for probation in cases of misdemeanors, or when the
appeal is from a judgment imposing imprisonment in cases of
misdemeanors.
3. As a matter of discretion in all other cases, except that a
person convicted of an offense subject to this subdivision, who makes
a motion for release on bail subsequent to a sentencing hearing,
shall provide notice of the hearing on the bail motion to the
prosecuting attorney at least five court days prior to the hearing.