Section 863 Of Chapter 7. Examination Of The Case, And Discharge Of The Defendant, Or Holding Him To Answer From California Penal Code >> Title 3. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7.

. The commitment for examination is made by an indorsement, signed by the magistrate on the warrant of arrest, to the following effect: "The within named A. B. having been brought before me under this warrant, is committed for examination to the Sheriff of ____." If the Sheriff is not present, the defendant may be committed to the custody of a peace officer.