Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings

Two California Appellate Court Decisions Vacate Forfeiture of Bail Bonds

Two recent decisions by California Courts of Appeal reversed trial court rulings which denied surety company motions to vacate the forfeiture of bail bonds....more

County Counsel Is Eligible to Recover "Costs" But Not "Attorney Fees" In Bail Bond Forfeiture Matter

In People v. United States Fire Insurance Co., 2012 DJDAR 15367 (2012), the California Court of Appeal for the Fifth Appellate District declined to award fees to county counsel in proceedings arising out of bail bond...more