Section 1281 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.

. Upon the allowance of bail and the execution and approval of the undertaking, the magistrate must, if the defendant is in custody, make and sign an order for his discharge, upon the delivery of which to the proper officer the defendant must be discharged.