Undertaking under 1278/1298 P.C. and Affidavit for Undertaking under 1208a P.C.
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Last updated June 18, 2026
This form is used by someone who is asking a court to release them from jail before their trial, and they are promising to follow all court rules and appear for their court dates. The person filling it out would typically be a defendant in a criminal case who needs the court's permission to stay out of custody while waiting for their trial to happen.
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