California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §995.360: A bond given in an action or proceeding may be withdrawn from the file and returned to the principal on order of the court only if one of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) The beneficiary so

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A court may return a bond filed in a legal action to the person who posted it only if specific conditions are met, beginning with the beneficiary's consent.

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A bond given in an action or proceeding may be withdrawn from the file and returned to the principal on order of the court only if one of the following conditions is satisfied: (a) The beneficiary so stipulates. (b) The bond is no longer in force and effect and the time during which the liability on the bond may be enforced has expired.

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