California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §996.130: (a) If a substitute surety is given, the substitute surety is subject to all the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to the provisions governing insufficient and excessive bonds.

What this law says, in plain English

When a substitute surety replaces an original surety in a bond, the substitute surety must follow all applicable legal requirements, including rules about inadequate or excessive bond amounts.

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(a) If a substitute surety is given, the substitute surety is subject to all the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to the provisions governing insufficient and excessive bonds. (b) Upon the substitution of a sufficient surety, the court shall order the release of the original surety from liability on the bond.

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