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CA Civ Pro Code § 995.170 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 1 - Preliminary Provisions and Definitions|Section 995.170.

995.170.  (a) “Principal” means the person who gives a bond.(b) For the purpose of application of this chapter to a bond given pursuant to any statute of this state, the terms “obligor,” “principal,” and comparable terms used in the statute mean “principal” as defined in this section.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.180 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 1 - Preliminary Provisions and Definitions|Section 995.180.

995.180.  “Statute” includes administrative regulation promulgated pursuant to statute.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.185 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 1 - Preliminary Provisions and Definitions|Section 995.185.

995.185.  (a) “Surety” has the meaning provided in Section 2787 of the Civil Code and includes personal surety and admitted surety insurer.(b) For the purpose of application of this chapter to a bond given pursuant to any statute of this state, the terms “bail,” “guarantor,” “bondsman,” “surety,” and comparable terms used in the statute mean “surety” as defined in this section.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.190 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 1 - Preliminary Provisions and Definitions|Section 995.190.

995.190.  “Undertaking” means a surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like undertaking executed by the sureties alone.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.210 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 995.210.

995.210.  Unless the provision or context otherwise requires:(a) If a statute provides for a bond, an undertaking that otherwise satisfies the requirements for the bond may be given in its place with the same effect as if a bond were given, and references in the statute to the bond shall be deemed to be references to the undertaking.(b) If a statute provides for an undertaking, a bond that otherwise satisfies the requirements for the undertaking may be given in its place with the same effect as if an undertaking were given, and references in the statute to the undertaking shall be deemed to be references to the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 995.220.

995.220.  Notwithstanding any other statute, if a statute provides for a bond in an action or proceeding, including but not limited to a bond for issuance of a restraining order or injunction, appointment of a receiver, or stay of enforcement of a judgment on appeal, the following public entities and officers are not required to give the bond and shall have the same rights, remedies, and benefits as if the bond were given:(a) The State of California or the people of the state, a state agency, department, division, commission, board, or other entity of the state, or a state officer in an official capacity or on behalf of the state.(b) A county, city, or district, or public authority, public agency, or other political subdivision in the state, or an officer of the local public entity in an official capacity or on behalf of the local public entity.(c) The United States or an instrumentality or agency of the United States, or a federal officer in an official capacity or on behalf of the United States or instrumentality or agency.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.230 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 995.230.

995.230.  The beneficiary of a bond given in an action or proceeding may in writing consent to the bond in an amount less than the amount required by statute or may waive the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 995.240.

995.240.  The court may, in its discretion, waive a provision for a bond in an action or proceeding and make such orders as may be appropriate as if the bond were given, if the court determines that the principal is unable to give the bond because the principal is indigent and is unable to obtain sufficient sureties, whether personal or admitted surety insurers. In exercising its discretion the court shall take into consideration all factors it deems relevant, including but not limited to the character of the action or proceeding, the nature of the beneficiary, whether public or private, and the potential harm to the beneficiary if the provision for the bond is waived.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.250 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 995.250.

995.250.  If a statute allows costs to a party in an action or proceeding, the costs shall include all of the following:(a) The premium on a bond reasonably paid by the party pursuant to a statute that provides for the bond in the action or proceeding.(b) The premium on a bond reasonably paid by the party in connection with the action or proceeding, unless the court determines that the bond was unnecessary.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.260 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 995.260.

995.260.  If a bond is recorded pursuant to statute, a certified copy of the record of the bond with all affidavits, acknowledgments, endorsements, and attachments may be admitted in evidence in an action or proceeding with the same effect as the original, without further proof.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.310.

995.310.  Unless the statute providing for the bond requires execution by an admitted surety insurer, a bond shall be executed by two or more sufficient personal sureties or by one sufficient admitted surety insurer or by any combination of sufficient personal sureties and admitted surety insurers.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.311 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.311.

995.311.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any bond required on a public works contract, as defined in Section 1101 of the Public Contract Code, shall be executed by an admitted surety insurer. A public agency approving the bond on a public works contract shall have a duty to verify that the bond is being executed by an admitted surety insurer.(b) A public agency may fulfill its duty under subdivision (a) by verifying the status of the party executing the bond in one of the following ways:(1) Printing out information from the website of the Department of Insurance confirming the surety is an admitted surety insurer and attaching it to the bond.(2) Obtaining a certificate from the county clerk that confirms the surety is an admitted insurer and attaching it to the bond.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 181, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.320 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.320.

995.320.  (a) A bond shall be in writing signed by the sureties under oath and shall include all of the following:(1) A statement that the sureties are jointly and severally liable on the obligations of the statute providing for the bond.(2) The address at which the principal and sureties may be served with notices, papers, and other documents under this chapter.(3) If the amount of the bond is based upon the value of property or an interest in property, a description of the property or interest, and the principal’s estimate of the value of the property or interest, or if given pursuant to the estimate of the beneficiary or court, the value as so estimated.(b) The sureties signing the bond are jointly and severally liable on the obligations of the bond, the provisions of this chapter, and the statute providing for the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.330 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.330.

995.330.  A bond or undertaking given in an action or proceeding may be in the following form:“(Title of court. Title of cause.)Whereas the ... desires to give (a bond) (an undertaking) for (state what) as provided by (state sections of code requiring bond or undertaking); now, therefore, the undersigned (principal and) (sureties) (surety) hereby (obligate ourselves, jointly and severally) (obligates itself) to (name who) under the statutory obligations, in the amount of ... dollars.” (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.340 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.340.

995.340.  If a bond is given in an action or proceeding:(a) The bond shall be filed with the court unless the statute providing for the bond requires that the bond be given to another person.(b) If the statute providing for the bond requires that the bond be given to an officer, the officer shall file the bond with the court unless the statute providing for the bond otherwise provides.(c) A bond filed with the court shall be preserved in the office of the clerk of the court.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.350 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.350.

995.350.  (a) Upon the filing of a bond with the court in an action or proceeding, the clerk shall enter in the register of actions the following information: (1) The date and amount of the bond.(2) The names of the sureties on the bond.(b) In the event of the loss of the bond, the entries in the register of actions are prima facie evidence of the giving of the bond in the manner required by statute.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.360 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.360.

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 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.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.370 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.370.

995.370.  At the time a bond is given, the principal shall serve a copy of the bond on the beneficiary. An affidavit of service shall be given and filed with the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.380 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 3 - Execution and Filing|Section 995.380.

995.380.  (a) If a bond does not contain the substantial matter or conditions required by this chapter or by the statute providing for the bond, or if there are any defects in the giving or filing of the bond, the bond is not void so as to release the principal and sureties from liability.(b) The beneficiary may, in proceedings to enforce the liability on the bond, suggest the defect in the bond, or its giving or filing, and enforce the liability against the principal and the persons who intended to become and were included as sureties on the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.410 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 4 - Approval and Effect|Section 995.410.

995.410.  (a) A bond becomes effective without approval unless the statute providing for the bond requires that the bond be approved by the court or officer. (b) If the statute providing for a bond requires that the bond be approved, the court or officer may approve or disapprove the bond on the basis of the affidavit or certificate of the sureties or may require the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence and may examine the sureties under oath touching their qualifications.(c) Nothing shall be construed to preclude approval of a bond in an amount greater than that required by statute.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.420 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 4 - Approval and Effect|Section 995.420.

995.420.  (a) Unless the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective at a different time, a bond is effective at the time it is given or, if the statute requires that the bond be approved, at the time it is approved.(b) If the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective at a time other than the time it is given or approved, the bond is effective at the time provided unless an objection is made to the bond before that time. If an objection is made to a bond before the time provided, the bond becomes effective when the court makes an order determining the sufficiency of the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.430 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 4 - Approval and Effect|Section 995.430.

995.430.  A bond remains in force and effect until the earliest of the following events:(a) The sureties withdraw from or cancel the bond or a new bond is given in place of the original bond.(b) The purpose for which the bond was given is satisfied or the purpose is abandoned without any liability having been incurred.(c) A judgment of liability on the bond that exhausts the amount of the bond is satisfied.(d) The term of the bond expires. Unless the statute providing for the bond prescribes a fixed term, the bond is continuous.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.440 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 4 - Approval and Effect|Section 995.440.

995.440.  A bond given as a condition of a license or permit shall be continuous in form, remain in full force and effect, and run concurrently with the license or permit period and any and all renewals, or until cancellation or withdrawal of the surety from the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 5 - Personal Sureties|Section 995.510.

995.510.  (a) A personal surety on a bond is sufficient if all of the following conditions are satisfied:(1) The surety is a person other than the principal. No officer of the court or member of the State Bar shall act as a surety.(2) The surety is a resident, and either an owner of real property or householder, within the state.(3) The surety is worth the amount of the bond in real or personal property, or both, situated in this state, over and above all debts and liabilities, exclusive of property exempt from enforcement of a money judgment.(b) If the amount of a bond exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and is executed by more than two personal sureties, the worth of a personal surety may be less than the amount of the bond, so long as the aggregate worth of all sureties executing the bond is twice the amount of the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.520 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 5 - Personal Sureties|Section 995.520.

995.520.  (a) A bond executed by personal sureties shall be accompanied by an affidavit of qualifications of each surety.(b) The affidavit shall contain all of the following information:(1) The name, occupation, residence address, and business address (if any) of the surety.(2) A statement that the surety is a resident, and either an owner of real property or householder, within the state.(3) A statement that the surety is worth the amount of the bond in real or personal property, or both, situated in this state, over and above all debts and liabilities, exclusive of property exempt from enforcement of a money judgment.(c) If the amount of the bond exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), the affidavit shall contain, in addition to the information required by subdivision (b), all of the following information:(1) A description sufficient for identification of real and personal property of the surety situated in this state and the nature of the surety’s interest therein that qualifies the surety on the bond.(2) The surety’s best estimate of the fair market value of each item of property.(3) A statement of any charge or lien and its amount, known to the surety, whether of public record or not, against any item of property.(4) Any other impediment or cloud known to the surety on the free right of possession, use, benefit, or enjoyment of the property.(d) If the amount of the bond exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and is executed by more than two sureties, the affidavit may state that the surety is worth less than the amount of the bond and the bond may stipulate that the liability of the surety is limited to the worth of the surety stated in the affidavit, so long as the aggregate worth of all sureties executing the bond is twice the amount of the bond.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 6 - Admitted Surety Insurers|Section 995.610.

995.610.  (a) If a statute provides for a bond with any number of sureties, one sufficient admitted surety insurer may become and shall be accepted as sole surety on the bond.(b) The admitted surety insurer is subject to all the liabilities and entitled to all the rights of personal sureties.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 6 - Admitted Surety Insurers|Section 995.620.

995.620.  Two or more admitted surety insurers may be sureties on a bond by executing the same or separate bonds for amounts aggregating the required amount of the bond. Each admitted surety insurer is jointly and severally liable to the extent of the amount of the liability assumed by it.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 998, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 6 - Admitted Surety Insurers|Section 995.630.

995.630.  An admitted surety insurer shall be accepted or approved by the court or officer as surety on a bond without further acknowledgment if the bond is executed in the name of the surety insurer under penalty of perjury or the fact of execution of the bond is duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take and certify acknowledgments, and either one of the following conditions, at the option of the surety insurer, is satisfied:(a) A copy of the transcript or record of the unrevoked appointment, power of attorney, bylaws, or other instrument, duly certified by the proper authority and attested by the seal of the insurer entitling or authorizing the person who executed the bond to do so for and in behalf of the insurer, is filed in the office of the clerk of the county in which the court or officer is located.(b) A copy of a power of attorney is attached to the bond.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 380, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 995.640 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 14 - OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Bonds and Undertakings|ARTICLE 6 - Admitted Surety Insurers|Section 995.640.

995.640.  Upon review of the Internet Web site of the Department of Insurance, the county clerk of any county shall, upon request of any person, do any of the following:(a) Issue a certificate stating whether a surety is admitted or if the certificate of authority of an admitted surety insurer issued by the Insurance Commissioner authorizing the insurer to transact surety insurance has been surrendered, revoked, canceled, annulled, or suspended, and, in the event that it has, whether renewed authority has been granted. The county clerk in issuing the certificate shall rely solely upon the information furnished by the Insurance Commissioner pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 12070) of Chapter 1 of Part 4 of Division 2 of the Insurance Code.(b) Issue a certificate stating whether a copy of the transcript or record of the unrevoked appointment, power of attorney, bylaws, or other instrument, duly certified by the proper authority and attested by the seal of an admitted surety insurer entitling or authorizing the person who executed a bond to do so for and on behalf of the insurer, is filed in the office of the clerk.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 351, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.)