Section 1280 Of Article 2. Bail Upon Being Held To Answer Before Indictment 1277-1281a From California Penal Code >> Title 10. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. The bail must in all cases justify by affidavit taken before the magistrate, that they each possess the qualifications provided in the preceding section. The magistrate may further examine the bail upon oath concerning their sufficiency, in such manner as he may deem proper.